Cybersecurity Engineer

AwanBiru Technology; Sepang; On-site; MYR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Malaysia is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support Phase 1 services, including VAPT and security posture assessments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and 3–4 years of experience in operations or consulting. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability assessments and assisting in SOC operations. The role emphasizes strong communication skills and collaboration with IT/security teams. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or related field required.
• 3–4 years of cybersecurity operations or consulting experience.
• Exposure to SIEM/XDR platforms is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Phase 1 services including VAPT.
• Conduct Cybersecurity audits and posture gap analysis.
• Collaborate with IT/security teams for secure configurations.

Skills

Risk assessment

Penetration testing

Threat monitoring

Vulnerability assessments

Security posture assessments

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Education

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

Tools

SIEM

XDR

Splunk

Chronicle

Google Workspace

Job description

As a Cybersecurity Engineer in 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.

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 samba Degree in Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, or a 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 to escalat appropriate
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in Malaysia