Cyber Security Engineer

EM INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SDN. BHD.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Malaysia is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to assist with the deployment of security tools and perform troubleshooting tasks. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related fields and has 1 to 2 years of experience in IT support. This role offers a competitive salary of RM50,000 – RM70,000 per year, along with access to training and real-world projects in cloud security and incident response.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to enterprise-grade security labs

Structured training program in cloud security

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or entry-level security operations.
• Candidates with more than 3 years of experience may qualify for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deployment and configuration of security tools across client environments.
• Monitor system alerts and perform first-level troubleshooting.
• Support incident response activities including backup verification.

Skills

Windows & Linux system administration

Networking fundamentals

Security tools: EDR, Firewalls, SIEM

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science

Tools

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Splunk

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Job description

Assist in the deployment and configuration of security tools (EDR, firewalls, SIEM forwarders, cloud sensors) across client environments.

Perform initial health checks and connectivity validation for newly onboarded clients.

Monitor system alerts and perform first-level troubleshooting of agent failures, log ingestion issues, policy misconfigurations, and connectivity problems.

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for routine tasks: patching, certificate renewals, log source onboarding, access provisioning.

Escalate complex technical issues to L2/L3 Security Engineers with detailed diagnostics and logs.

Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, client environments, and known issues.

Support incident response readiness activities, including backup verification and failover testing.

Collaborate with the SOC and Customer Success teams to resolve service-impacting events within SLA.

Assist in vulnerability scan coordination and remediation tracking.

Participate in change management processes and release deployments.

Willingness to work occasional off-hours during client migrations or incident support windows.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field.

1 to 2 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or entry-level security operations.

Candidates with more than 3 years of experience will be considered for more senior roles.

• Windows & Linux system administration
• Networking fundamentals (IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) – basic understanding)
• Security tools: EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, Wazuh)

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow technical runbooks.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: RM50,000 – RM70,000/year (based on qualifications and potential)
• Access to enterprise-grade security labs and real-world client projects
• Structured training program in cloud security, automation, and incident response

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Cyber Security Engineer?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years' experience do you have with change management?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Network and Cyber Security Engineer?