Associate Director, Threat Hunting/Incident Response

Hays Recruiting MY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to join its Cyber Security Operations Center. This senior role focuses on driving proactive and reactive cybersecurity efforts, requiring strong technical skills in threat hunting, incident response, and digital forensics, along with strategic influence. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior analysts and work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Opportunity to lead and shape a world-class team

Chance to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• 6+ years in cybersecurity operations.
• Strong technical expertise in analysis and security automation.
• Proven leadership experience in mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat hunting initiatives across networks and endpoints.
• Act as a senior escalation point for incident investigations.
• Perform forensic analysis and malware reverse engineering.

Skills

Threat Hunting

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Communication

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Tools

SIEM Tools

Job description

Your new company

A leading global organization is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to join its advanced Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC). This team is at the forefront of defending against sophisticated cyber threats, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and proactive strategies to safeguard critical digital assets. The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices.

Your new role

You will serve as a senior individual contributor, driving proactive and reactive cybersecurity efforts across the organization. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic influence, without direct people management responsibilities.

• Leading threat hunting initiatives to identify and mitigate advanced threats across networks, endpoints, and applications.
• Acting as a senior escalation point for complex incident investigations involving sophisticated threat actors and tactics.
• Performing forensic analysis, malware reverse engineering, and network packet inspection.
• Designing and implementing automation workflows, playbooks, and detection logic within SIEM and other platforms.
• Mentoring and guiding junior analysts and specialists, fostering a cohesive and high-performing team culture.

What you'll need to succeed

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, including threat hunting, incident response, and digital forensics.

• Strong technical expertise in network and host-based analysis, SIEM tools, and security automation.

• Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring technical teams.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of cyber threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and regulatory frameworks.

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to lead and shape a world-class cybersecurity operations team.

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and complex threat landscapes.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment that values professional growth.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• The chance to make a meaningful impact in protecting critical digital infrastructure on a global scale.

What you need to do now

Click 'apply now' if you are interested in this role. For further details or a confidential discussion on other opportunities in Cyber Security, please contact Carmen Ling at Hays on email [e-mail].

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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