Engineer, Cyber Security (Penetration Testing)

LGMS Berhad; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LGMS Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to conduct penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on web, mobile apps, servers and networks, and to lead client projects delivering professional services.

You will research threats, prepare detailed findings and remediation plans, and support incident response while staying updated with evolving security trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cyber security or related field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Certifications such as CEH, CSX-F, CompTIA Security+ are a plus.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux environments is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on web, mobile apps, servers, networks and devices.
• Lead client projects delivering cyber security professional services including consultancy and advisory.
• Perform cyber security evaluations and audits per international standards.
• Prepare detailed findings, reports and remediation plans on testing results.
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Support incident response and internal development projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, IT, System Engineering, or related field

CEH

CSX-F

CompTIA Security+

SSCP

GSEC

CPTE

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

• Conduct penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on components including, but not limited to, web & mobile applications, servers, networks, databases and technological devices.
• Participate and take lead in client projects in delivering cyber security professional services including consultancy and advisory.
• Perform cyber security evaluations and cyber security audits in accordance to international standards.
• Prepare detailed findings, reports and remediation plans on security testing results/findings.
• Research and analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Support incident response, internal development projects and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, IT, System Engineering, or any related field.
• Having prior experience in any forms of cyber security testing, penetration tests or research is an advantage. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Possessing cyber security professional certification(s) such as CEH, CSX-F, CompTIA Security+, SSCP, GSEC, CPTE or equivalent is an advantage.
• Having sound knowledge and experience in Windows & Linux environments is an advantage.
• Good organizational, analytical skill, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with a calm demeanour and work under pressure.
• Strong passion in Cyber Security and stays updated with emerging threats and news.
• Adhere to ethical hacking principles and comply with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Effective "roll up the sleeve" work ethic.