Cyber Security Consultant

softScheck APAC; Johor Bahru; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT security consultancy in Johor Bahru is seeking a Security Consultant to perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for cybersecurity. Join a high-performing team that emphasizes continuous improvement and leadership development in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in performing penetration testing.
• Good English communication to articulate and explain findings.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration tests on systems and applications.
• Write comprehensive penetration testing reports.
• Provide mentoring/coaching to junior consultants.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

CPTS

OSCP

eWPT/X

Job description

About softScheck APAC

softScheck is a fast-growing IT security consultancy firm in APAC. We provide cybersecurity consultancy services across multiple government agencies, Banks, MNCs, and large corporations.

You will belong to and will be working with a group of fun and high-performing team members. As a member of softScheck, you will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting opportunities and develop your career. This position is hybrid-based and has to be located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

The responsibilities as Security Consultant in softScheck:

As a security consultant, your daily job will include but is not limited to:

• Performing penetration tests on computer systems, networks, wireless access points, web / mobile applications, and product appliances.
• Performing source code review (static and dynamic).
• Performing vulnerability assessment and host configuration review for Windows and Linux systems, databases, network equipment, and product appliances.
• Write a comprehensive penetration testing report and support the customer on the finding remediation through email and conference calls.
• Collaborate with the rest of the teams on improvement and problem solving.
• Provide mentoring/coaching for junior consultants.
• Lead/facilitate internal meetings as well as client meetings in support of project delivery.
• Provide support to sales by providing project scoping to potential clients.

Requirements:

• Independent with contributor mindset and committed with a high-performance culture.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in performing penetration testing.
• Good English communication to articulate, explain and support the client on the finding remediation.
• Responsive, humble, responsible, and open-minded.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently for certain peak periods.

Good to have:

• Relevant practical industry certifications such as CPTS, CBBH, eWPT/X, OSCP.
• CTF and bug bounty experiences.
• Other skills that are related to cyber security domain such as forensic, reverse engineering, etc.

Join softScheck!

softScheck is committed to building our team with high performing culture that emphasizes servant leadership and continuous improvement which constantly spur one another towards bringing the best version of oneself.

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