IT System Engineer

VAT Group AG; Kampung Sekolah Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international developer of vacuum technology is seeking an experienced System Engineer in Penang, Malaysia. The role involves ensuring security for systems and networks by implementing preventive measures, updating security patches, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for seamless operations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in computer science, strong security knowledge, and at least 2 years of experience in IT Cyber Security. Competitive opportunities for career and personal development will be provided.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Training programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field.
• Proven experience in software update management, patch deployment, or a related security role.
• Strong understanding of software vulnerabilities, security protocols, and patch management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Review, develop and implement security measures for the protection of computer systems, network and applications.
• Ensure that systems and software are updated with the latest security patches.

Skills

IT Security Knowledge

Software Update Management

Communication Skills

Pressure Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Operating Systems

MS365 Cloud Administration

Job description

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

We are looking for an experienced System Engineer to help us ensure proper level of security of our systems and network.
Your duties will include protecting system boundaries, keeping computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and securing highly sensitive data.

• Create technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Review, develop and implement security measures for the protection of computer systems, network and applications.
• Ensure that systems and software are updated with the latest security patches and updates to fix known vulnerabilities.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including IT, DevOps, and other software developers to ensure seamless integration of updates without disrupting operations.
• Coordinate and execute the deployment of security patches, updates, and fixes across various platforms and devices.
• Installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools.
• Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution and support for vulnerability scans/audit.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support.

Qualifications and Key skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field. Good IT Security Knowledge.
• Proven experience in software update management, patch deployment, or a related security role. Good knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Office products.
• Strong understanding of software vulnerabilities, security protocols, and patch management frameworks.
• Proficiency in collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Pleasure in dealing with people, strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Special skills (such as special certifications)

• 2+ years’ experience in IT Cyber Security.
• Familiar with hacking and cyber crime trend and development.
• MS365 Cloud Administrator (Performance monitoring, log analysis)
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• Security+

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far‑sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One‑step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair‑ON‑Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.