Cyber Security Assistant Manager

EC-Council; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EC-Council in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Cyber Security Assistant Manager to oversee key security platforms, investigate incidents, and drive remediation across on‑premises and cloud environments.

You will collaborate with IT teams, auditors, and vendors to translate technical findings into clear management reports, while helping maintain CIS Benchmarks, email security policies, and endpoint protection using Mimecast, Qualys VMDR, and CrowdStrike Falcon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience with email security platforms and incident response.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, benchmark baselines, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with auditors and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage enterprise email security platforms (Mimecast).
• Investigate email delivery issues, phishing, spoofing, and suspicious activity.
• Manage SPF, DKIM, DMARC configurations and compliance.
• Review and implement email security policies, URL protection, attachments controls, and allowlisting.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to resolve email security incidents.
• Administer Qualys VMDR and Policy Compliance; plan and monitor scans across assets.
• Develop security baselines aligned with CIS Benchmarks; provide remediation guidance.
• Prepare monthly security KPI/KRI and compliance reports for management and auditors.
• Manage CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint protection; investigate alerts and containment actions.
• Monitor endpoint security posture and coordinate remediation efforts.

Skills

Mimecast

SPF‑DKIM‑DMARC

Qualys VMDR

CIS Benchmarks

Analytical skills

Communication

Audits/regulatory

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Mimecast

CrowdStrike Falcon

Qualys

AWS

Microsoft 365

Cisco/Palo Alto/Check Point

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Security Assistant Manager

#ECGS

EC-Council is the world’s largest cyber security technical certification body. We operate in 145 countries globally and we are the owner and developer of various world-famous cyber security programs. We are proud to have trained and certified over 400,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide.

The Cyber Security Assistant Manager supports the organization’s information security program by managing and operating key security platforms, investigating incidents, and driving vulnerability remediation and compliance. The role covers email security (Mimecast), vulnerability management (Qualys), endpoint protection (CrowdStrike Falcon), and infrastructure hardening across on-premises, cloud (AWS and Microsoft 365), and network environments. The role is both hands-on and coordinating. The Assistant Manager works day to day with IT teams, business units, auditors, and vendors, and turns technical findings into clear reports and recommendations for management.

Key Responsibilities

Email Security & Messaging Protection

• Administer and manage enterprise email security platforms, including Mimecast.
• Investigate email delivery issues, phishing attempts, spoofing incidents, and suspicious email activities.
• Manage SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configurations and compliance.
• Review, analyze, and implement email security policies, URL protection, attachment controls, and sender/domain allowlisting.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve email security incidents.

Vulnerability Management & Compliance

• Administer Qualys Vulnerability Management and Policy Compliance platforms.
• Plan, execute, and monitor vulnerability and compliance scans across servers, databases, cloud environments, and network devices.
• Develop and maintain security baselines aligned with CIS Benchmarks and industry best practices.
• Analyze scan findings, provide remediation recommendations, and track remediation progress.
• Prepare monthly security KPI/KRI and compliance reports for management and auditors.
• Manage CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint protection solutions.
• Investigate endpoint security alerts, suspicious activities, and malware-related incidents.
• Support endpoint containment, threat hunting, and incident response activities.
• Monitor endpoint security posture and coordinate remediation efforts.

Security Engineering & Infrastructure Security

• Develop and maintain security hardening standards for Windows Servers, Active Directory, databases, cloud workloads, and network devices.
• Support implementation of CIS Hardening standards and security configuration baselines.
• Review security configurations across Cisco, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Check Point, and IBM i/AS400 environments.
• Evaluate and recommend security improvements for infrastructure and cloud environments.

Security Operations & Incident Management

• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents and operational security issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and document findings and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with business units, vendors, and support teams during incident resolution.
• Support security monitoring, threat analysis, and event investigation activities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing security evidence and technical documentation.
• Prepare responses related to security controls, compliance requirements, and audit findings.
• Maintain security documentation, procedures, standards, and operational runbooks.
• Participate in risk assessments and control reviews.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare executive summaries, management reports, and technical assessments.
• Present security findings, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Liaise with vendors including Mimecast, Qualys, CrowdStrike, Microsoft, and other technology providers.
• Provide technical guidance and support to business and IT teams.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Email Security: Mimecast, SPF, DKIM, DMARC
• Vulnerability Management: Qualys VMDR, Policy Compliance
• Security Hardening: CIS Benchmarks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working with auditors and regulatory requirements.

About Our Culture:

EC-Council is driven by a mission to strengthen global cybersecurity capability and advance the profession of ethical hacking and information security. Our teams operate across regions and cultures, united by integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to meaningful impact. Continuous learning and accountability are encouraged, empowering individuals to take ownership of their contributions. Respect, trust, and ethical conduct guide how we work with colleagues, partners, and the global cybersecurity community.

Additional Information:

EC-Council is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We do not discriminate based on these or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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