Cybersecurity Officer

Hirehub Management Sdn. Bhd.; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Johor, Malaysia is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor data protection policies and enforce compliance with industry standards. The role involves assessing cybersecurity risks, overseeing audits, and conducting training. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in the cybersecurity domain. Certifications like CISSP or CISM are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity or data protection role.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of data protection laws and cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce data protection policies to ensure compliance.
• Identify and assess cybersecurity risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Conduct training sessions on data safety and cybersecurity awareness.

Skills

Data protection policies

Cybersecurity risk assessment

Vulnerability assessments

Incident response strategies

Data classification

Cybersecurity training

Security tools expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field

Tools

SIEM

DLP

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection solutions

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce data protection policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Identify and assess cybersecurity risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Oversee data safety audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing in the data centre environment.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to respond to data breaches or incidents, ensuring timely reporting and remediation.
• Maintain and update data classification and handling protocols.
• Ensure secure storage, transmission, and backup of sensitive data.
• Conduct training sessions on data safety, cybersecurity awareness, and best practices for staff and contractors.
• Maintain logs of data access and ensure the use of encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms.
• Work with legal and compliance teams on regulatory audits and documentation.
• Develop and update incident response plans and business continuity strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity or data protection role, preferably within a data centre environment.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of data protection laws, cybersecurity frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience with security tools like SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.