Cybersecurity Engineer

AwanBiru Technology Berhad; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company in Cyberjaya is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the delivery of Phase 1 Foundation Services, including VAPT, SOC setup, and risk assessments. The role requires hands-on experience in threat monitoring and vulnerability testing while assisting senior consultants. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, relevant cybersecurity certifications, and 3–4 years of experience in cybersecurity operations. Perks include medical benefits and parking.

Benefits

Medical

Parking

Outpatient including family members, GHS and PA

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of cybersecurity operations or consulting experience.
• Exposure to SIEM/XDR platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Phase 1 services and threat monitoring.
• Conduct VAPT and vulnerability assessments.
• Assist in SIEM and XDR deployment projects.

Skills

Threat monitoring

Vulnerability testing

SIEM/XDR deployment

Risk assessments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, or related field

(ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Google Cloud Digital Leader or equivalent

Splunk or Chronicle security certification

Palo Alto Networks or CrowdStrike certifications in SOC operations / incident response

Tools

SIEM/XDR platforms (Chronicle, Splunk, etc.)

Job description

Asa Cybersecurity Engineer in the Awantec Cybersecurity practice, the candidate will support the delivery of Phase 1 Foundation Services—including VAPT, security posture assessments, SOC foundation setup, and threat monitoring.

This role requires hands‑on capability in threat monitoring, vulnerability testing, SIEM/XDR deployments, and basic risk assessments, while assisting senior consultants in compliance and reporting initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Support delivery of Phase 1 services: Security Posture Assessments (Google Workspace, endpoint EDR, VPC firewall)
• Threat monitoring & log analysis for SOC foundation
• Vulnerability assessments & penetration testing (VAPT)
• Risk assessments and reporting to management
• Assist in SIEM, XDR deployment projects (configuration, dashboards, reporting)
• Maintain threat intelligence feeds and reports for ASEAN‑specific threats
• Contribute to policy and procedure reviews with senior consultants
• Deliver security awareness training sessions at client sites
• Support incident readiness workshops
• Prepare technical reports and dashboards for CXOs

Job Summary

• Perform risk and control assessments, with remediation advisory under guidance
• Conduct VAPT and vulnerability reviews
• Support SOC process build‑out through log collection, alert analysis, and escalation
• Assist in cybersecurity audits and posture gap analysis
• Collaborate with IT/security teams to implement secure configurations
• Provide reports and dashboards for management and audit review

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Professional certifications: (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Google Cloud Digital Leader or equivalent foundational Google security certification, Splunk or Chronicle security certification, Palo Alto Networks or CrowdStrike certifications in SOC operations / incident response
• 3–4 years of cybersecurity operations or consulting experience
• Exposure to SIEM/XDR platforms (Chronicle, Splunk, or equivalent)

Desired Experience / Exposure

• Self‑driven and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
• Positive attitude with eagerness to learn and grow into advanced consulting roles
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Collaborative team player, able to support senior consultants and SOC teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with technical depth
• Good technical writing and reporting skills
• Ability to interpret alerts and logs, and escape appropriately
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in Malaysia

Personal Attributes

• Self‑driven and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
• Positive attitude with eagerness to learn and grow into advanced consulting roles
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Collaborative team player, able to support senior consultants and SOC teams

Job Insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• 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 Cyber Security Executive?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for authoring and reviewing technical documentation?
• Do you have technical writing experience?

Perks and Benefits

• Medical
• Parking
• Outpatient incl of family members, GHS and PA