IT Security Executive

P&O Global Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced IT Security Professional to monitor security events, conduct vulnerability assessments, and support incident response initiatives. You will work with various security tools, assist with compliance audits, and collaborate with internal and external teams for incident management. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, relevant certifications, and at least 2 years of experience in IT security. Excellent analytical and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in IT security or related area.
• Hands-on experience with security tools is essential.
• Experience in cloud security or DevSecOps practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security events.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage patching.
• Support incident response efforts and assist in root cause analysis.

Skills

SIEM tools

Incident response

Vulnerability assessments

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+

Tools

Tenable Nessus

AWS/Azure

IDS/IPS

EDR tools

Network security tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to security events using SIEM tools and other monitoring systems.

Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage patching and remediation processes.

Support incident response efforts and assist in root cause analysis.

Participate in penetration testing activities using tools like Tenable Nessus.

Assist in maintaining and improving enterprise-wide security policies and procedures.

Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors during compliance audits.

Help implement and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and other security technologies.

Coordinate with outsourced Security Operations Center (SOC) for review and response to security alerts and incidents.

Provide basic security guidance and awareness to internal stakeholders.

Maintain documentation related to security configurations, incidents, and responses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Those with recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or similar are encouraged to apply.

Minimum 2 years' experience in IT security or a related area.

Experience in cloud security (AWS/Azure) or DevSecOps practices is an added advantage.

Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, EDR, and penetration testing tools like Nexus.

Strong understanding of network protocols, system hardening, access control, and encryption.

Experience coordinating with external SOC teams or managed security service providers is preferred.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good communication skills, both written and spoken.

Ability to work independently and within a team environment.