Intern - Cybersecurity

Tranglo; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Tranglo in Kuala Lumpur is offering a 6-month cybersecurity internship for students pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields. You will join the Security Operations Centre to learn hands-on monitoring and incident response.

You will gain experience with SIEM/EDR, log analysis, and vulnerability tracking while collaborating with teams and contributing to playbooks and training activities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or related course.
• A 6-month internship commitment is required (December 2026 or January 2027 intake).
• Exposure to cybersecurity via academic studies, CTF, projects, labs or self-learning is an advantage.
• Malaysian.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily SOC using SIEM, EDR and other tools to identify suspicious activity and threats.
• Assist with initial alert triage, reviewing alerts and escalating incidents.
• Analyse logs, gather evidence and document investigation findings.
• Collaborate with teams to track escalations and monitor incident progress.
• Support vulnerability management activities and remediation tracking.
• Maintain security dashboards, reports and records.
• Assist in updating security procedures and playbooks.
• Review threat intelligence and IOCs for investigations.
• Assist in organizing security awareness activities and staff training.

Skills

Networking basics

Cybersecurity concepts

Windows OS

Linux OS

Security monitoring

Phishing & malware

Scripting

Education

Diploma/Degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM tools

EDR tools

Firewalls

Endpoint security

Job description

Location: Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur (Easily accessible via LRT Kerinchi)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitoring using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and other cybersecurity tools to identify suspicious activity and potential threats.
• Assist with initial alert triage, including reviewing alerts, assessing severity, and escalating potential incidents to senior analysts.
• Analyse logs, gather evidence, and document investigation findings under the guidance of the security team.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to track security escalations and monitor incident response progress.
• Support vulnerability management activities, including reviewing findings and tracking remediation progress.
• Maintain security dashboards, reports, and operational records.
• Assist in updating security procedures, work instructions, and playbooks.
• Review threat intelligence and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to support security investigations.
• Assist in organising security awareness activities and staff training.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of networking, cybersecurity, Windows, and Linux.
• Familiarity with security concepts such as security monitoring, vulnerability management, phishing, and malware.
• Exposure to security tools such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, or endpoint security solutions is an advantage.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or MITRE ATT&CK is a plus.
• Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) is an advantage.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Able to follow established procedures and work effectively within a team.
• Relevant entry-level cybersecurity or cloud certifications are an added advantage but not mandatory.

Qualification:

• Pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or any related course.
• A 6-month internship commitment is required (December 2026 or January 2027 intake).
• Exposure to cybersecurity through academic studies, CTF, projects, labs, or self-learning is an advantage.
• Malaysian.

State your internship start and end dates in your resume or cover letter.

(Internship start and end dates must fall on a working weekday in Kuala Lumpur)