Cybersecurity Project Lead — IT Deployment (Onsite KL)

Tentacle Tech; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact project

Mentorship

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

Tentacle Tech is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a Cybersecurity deployment in Kuala Lumpur. This onsite role ensures requirements are gathered, deployments run smoothly, and handover to Security Operations is effective.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in large IT environments focusing on information security and project deployment, with Windows AD or Unix systems, endpoint security expertise, and strong communication skills. CISSP/CISM/CEH are advantages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or equivalent experience (minimum 5 years).
• 5+ years of experience in a large-scale IT environment with a focus on Information Security and project deployment.
• Strong knowledge of Windows/Active Directory and/or Unix-based systems, and understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI Seven Layer Model.
• Proven experience deploying and supporting endpoint security tools, with solid knowledge of security best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong analytical and technical abilities.
• Security industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, manage pressure, and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in performing technical requirement gathering, UAT, and technology deployment for a Cybersecurity project
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve technical configuration challenges and ensure deployment expectations are fully met
• Define and document policies and procedures related to the project, and perform operations handover to the Security Operations team
• Monitor compliance with information security policies and procedures, escalating issues to the relevant department manager
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for information security devices, systems, and tools as required
• Manage multiple project deployment tasks concurrently while maintaining quality and timelines

Skills

Windows AD

Unix/Linux

TCP/IP

Endpoint security

Security best practices

Communication skills

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/IS or equivalent

Job description

Tentacle Tech is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a Cybersecurity deployment in Kuala Lumpur. This onsite role ensures requirements are gathered, deployments run smoothly, and handover to Security Operations is effective.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in large IT environments focusing on information security and project deployment, with Windows AD or Unix systems, endpoint security expertise, and strong communication skills. CISSP/CISM/CEH are advantages.