ASSISTANT DIRECTOR GRADE E9, DIGITAL FORENSICS

Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysia Competition Commission is seeking an Assistant Director grade E9 for Investigation & Enforcement. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in cyber security, information security or digital forensics and at least two years in related fields.

You will lead digital forensics activities during enforcement operations, preserve evidence, and prepare technical reports. Strong knowledge of Linux, Kali Linux, network concepts, and scripting will be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cyber security, information security, digital forensics, or related fields recognized by Government from a local higher education institution.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in digital forensics, cybersecurity, incident response or related fields.
• Knowledge of digital forensic tools, imaging, data recovery, password recovery, encryption and digital evidence preservation.
• Good writing and communication capabilities in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with investigation teams, including enforcement operations and dawn raids.

Responsibilities

• Conduct digital forensic acquisition, imaging and examination of computers, mobile devices, cloud, storage media, and other digital devices during enforcement operations and dawn raids.
• Identify, preserve, recover and analyze digital evidence, including emails, documents, electronic communications, deleted files and metadata relevant to investigations.
• Perform password recovery, encryption analysis and other authorized technical procedures to access and examine digital evidence.
• Utilize digital forensic tools, Kali Linux, cybersecurity techniques and scripting to support investigations and overcome technical challenges.
• Analyze and correlate digital evidence to identify potential collusive conduct and relevant timelines in investigations.
• Prepare Digital Forensic Reports, document findings and provide technical support for investigation.
• Maintain integrity, confidentiality and chain of custody of digital evidence; assist in developing forensic procedures and maintaining tools.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Head of Department as needed.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Cybersecurity

Linux environments

Kali Linux

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Forensic imaging

Data recovery

Password recovery

Encryption analysis

Job description

ASSISTANT DIRECTORGRADE E9, INVESTIGATION & ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

Candidates applying for the position must possess the following qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in cyber security, Information Security, Digital Forensics, or other related fields recognized by the Government from a local higher education institution, or a recognized equivalent qualification;

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must possess a minimum of two (2) years of working experience in digital forensics, cybersecurity, incident response or other related fields;
• Candidates must possess knowledge of digital forensic tools, forensic imaging, data recovery, password recovery, encryption and digital evidence preservation;
• Candidates must possess knowledge of cybersecurity, operating systems, computer networks and Linux environments, including Kali Linux. Knowledge of network analysis, scripting and penetration testing will be an added advantage;
• Candidates must demonstrate good writing and communication capabilities in both Bahasa Malaysia and English;
• Candidates must possess strong analytical, problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills; and
• Candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively with investigation teams, including participating in enforcement operations and dawn raids when required.

Professional Certifications (Added Advantage):

Candidates possessing relevant professional certifications in digital forensics, cybersecurity such as CHFI, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent certifications, will be an added advantage.

In addition to the required qualifications and relevant experience, candidates should portray the following:

• Committed and dedicated to organizational goals and objectives;
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; and
• Ability to work under pressure with the right attitude, strong integrity, upholds teamwork principles and maintains a high level of professionalism.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct digital forensic acquisition, imaging and examination of computers, mobile devices, cloud, storage media, and other digital devices during enforcement operations and dawn raids;
• Identify, preserve, recover and analyze digital evidence, including emails, documents, electronic communications, deleted files and metadata relevant to competition investigations;
• Perform password recovery, encryption analysis and other authorized technical procedures to access and examine digital evidence;
• Utilize digital forensic tools, Kali Linux, cybersecurity techniques and scripting to support digital forensic investigations and overcome technical challenges;
• Analyze and correlate digital evidence to identify potential collusive conduct, communications, relationships and relevant timelines in competition investigations;
• Prepare Digital Forensic Reports, document findings and provide technical support for investigation;
• Maintain integrity, confidentiality and chain of custody of digital evidence, and assist in developing forensic procedures and maintaining digital forensic laboratory tools; and
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Head of Department or Chief Executive Officer as needed.

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The Malaysia Competition Commission reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet organizational need.