Cybersecurity Consultant

Group-IB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Group-IB is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity researcher and trainer to conduct research on defensive and offensive security, and to shape technical content for clients worldwide.

You will run training sessions, develop materials, create new cybersecurity courses, write technical articles, and speak at conferences to expand personal and company visibility. Fluent English and 5+ years in IT security are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT/information security.
• 5+ years of practical IT/security experience.
• Fluent English, strong communication, and speaking at large events.

Responsibilities

• Holding training sessions (on-site, webinars, distance learning).
• Developing demonstration materials and updating existing content.
• Creating new courses in cybersecurity.
• Writing technical articles and presenting at conferences.
• Creating practical tasks to showcase attack and defense methods.
• Collaborating with IT communities and influencers.

Skills

IT security

5+ years exp

Public speaking

English fluent

Degree IT security

Communication skills

Education

IT security degree

Job description

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Singapore, Group-IB is a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime. Combating cybercrime is in the company’s DNA, shaping its technological capabilities to defend businesses, citizens, and support law enforcement operations.

Group-IB’s Digital Crime Resistance Centers (DCRCs) are located in the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and Asia-Pacific to help critically analyze and promptly mitigate regional and country-specific threats. These mission-critical units help Group-IB strengthen its contribution to global cybercrime prevention and continually expand its threat-hunting capabilities.

About The Role

The position entails carrying out research in the fields of defensive and/or offensive security, as well as shaping our technical content and presenting it to client companies all over the world.

YOUR MISSION

• Holding training sessions (on-site, webinars, distance learning, and other formats)
• Developing demonstration and supporting materials for training, editing existing materials, and creating new ones
• Creating new courses in cybersecurity
• Writing technical articles and speaking at professional conferences to enlarge personal brand awareness
• Creating practical tasks for training sessions such as stands to showcase the methods for penetrating IT infrastructure and how to protect against these methods
• Collaborating with IT communities/enthusiasts/bloggers etc

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in IT/information security
• At least 5 years’ practical experience in the field of IT/information security
• A high standard of verbal and written communication
• Experience in speaking at large events (conferences, workshops)
• Fluent English (other languages would be an advantage)

What Sets You Apart

• Advanced knowledge in the field of information security (main threat types, vulnerabilities, security technologies)
• An understanding of the operation and administration of the Windows, Linux, and MacOS operating systems (admin skills would be an advantage)
• A basic understanding of the features of various file systems (NTFS, ext4, etc.)
• Knowledge of network technologies (network admin skills would be an advantage)
• An understanding of the basics of how malware operates
• An understanding of the processes of targeted cyberattacks
• An understanding of modern digital fraud schemes
• Skills or experience in digital forensics, incident response, penetration testing, red teaming, or similar areas would be an advantage

WHY CHOOSE GROUP-IB

Group-IB is a global leader in cybersecurity technologies that investigate, predict, prevent, and fight digital crime. We help organizations reduce risk and protect trust. Trusted by governments, major industries, and law enforcement, we deliver adversary-focused, predictive threat intelligence and cyber fraud fusion solutions that detect, analyse, and mitigate regional and country-specific digital crimes.

• Work with real stakes. Group-IB investigates active cybercriminal groups, responds to breaches affecting critical infrastructure, and develops technologies used by law enforcement agencies including INTERPOL, Europol, and Afripol across 60+ countries. We've conducted 1,550+ cybercrime investigations alongside 600+ enterprise customers globally. When you join Group-IB, your work directly disrupts digital crime.
• Grow your way. Choose your own path: deepen your craft as a technical expert, step into leadership, move across to another team, or relocate to one of our Digital Crime Resistance Centers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, Central Asia, and the Asia-Pacific. Your growth is our growth — Group-IB's expansion across 60+ active country operations means real career acceleration.
• We fund professional certifications at company expense — whether you're pursuing CEH, CISSP, OSCP, or specialized certifications in forensics and penetration testing. You don't have to choose between doing the job and advancing your credentials.
• Work alongside industry leaders. Our Unified Risk Platform — Threat Intelligence, Digital Risk Protection, Attack Surface Management, Managed XDR, and more — is recognized by Gartner, Forrester, KuppingerCole, and Datos Insights. Frost & Sullivan named us a 2025 Global Technology Innovation Leader. When you work here, you're building technologies that set the industry standard.
• Real challenges, real expertise. You'll take on complex, real-world problems alongside adversary-centric researchers and incident response experts spread across six continents. We've built 21+ years of proprietary telemetry through 1,500+ joint investigations. No two threats look alike — and neither do the skills you'll develop.
• A team that is genuinely international. Our people come from different countries, speak different languages, and bring different perspectives. What connects us is a shared mission: fighting cybercrime and making the world safer. We care about your wellbeing and happiness as much as your output.