Information Security Operations Lead

Brooks Automation Malaysia SDN. BHD.; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Automation Malaysia SDN. BHD. is looking for an Information Security Operations Lead to manage security operations across on-premise and cloud environments. Candidates should have a strong background in security engineering, with extensive experience in tools like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto firewalls.

The successful applicant will be responsible for incident response, security tool effectiveness, and building operational maturity through mentoring and collaboration. The role is onsite in Johor or Penang.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in security engineering, network engineering, or SecOps.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting security tools.
• Strong understanding of security incident management.

Responsibilities

• Own the health and configuration of various security tools.
• Respond to and investigate security alerts across multiple platforms.
• Design and implement network security controls.

Skills

Security engineering

Network engineering

Incident response

Endpoint and identity security

Communication

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

Microsoft Intune

Cisco Umbrella

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

Information Security Operations Lead

Brooks Automation is a rapidly growing technology leader in automation solutions, serving the dynamic and expanding semiconductor and laboratory automation markets. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Information Security Operations Lead with expertise in on premise and cloud security technology stacks, and a deep understanding of information security, networking, traditional infrastructure, and general cloud.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Security Tool Effectiveness – be accountable for the health, configuration, and outcomes of CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Conditional Access Security Modules, DLP and Code42, Sumo Logic, Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Email Security, DMARC/DKIM/SPF, Cisco Umbrella, HP Aruba Clearpass. Tune detections, reduce alert fatigue, ensure alerts map to real risk, and validate controls continuously.
• Security Operations & Incident Response – respond to and investigate security alerts across endpoint, identity, network, email, and cloud. Perform root cause analysis, evidence collection, impact assessment; lead or support containment and remediation; produce clear, actionable incident write‑ups.
• Network & Email Security – design, implement, and maintain network security controls including Palo Alto firewall policy and segmentation; own email security posture, phishing protection, and DMARC enforcement; improve DNS‑layer visibility and control with Cisco Umbrella.
• Build Operational Maturity – create and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and escalation paths; help standardize how security events are handled globally; partner with infrastructure, endpoint, and identity teams to embed security into real designs; mentor junior engineers.
• Any other duties or projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• At least 7-10 years in security engineering, network engineering, or SecOps with real hands‑on responsibility.
• Proven experience operating and troubleshooting security tools.
• Strong understanding of endpoint and identity security, enterprise networking and firewalls, email and DNS security, logging, detection, and investigation workflows.
• Comfortable working incidents end‑to‑end and driving them to closure.
• Clear communicator who can explain technical risk without drama.

Nice to Have

• Cloud experience (Azure, AWS, OCI).
• Scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python).
• Security or network certifications (CISSP, Palo Alto, Cisco, Microsoft).

Work Location: Onsite – Johor (OR) Penang.

Brooks Automation is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Review EEO Law & EEO Statement.