IT System Engineer

VAT Group; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced System Engineer in Malaysia to enhance system security across its networks. The role includes protecting system boundaries, ensuring software is patched, and creating new security tools. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with proven IT security knowledge and at least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft operating systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software update management, patch deployment, or a related security role.
• Strong understanding of software vulnerabilities, security protocols, and patch management frameworks.
• 2+ years’ experience in IT Cyber Security.

Responsibilities

• Protect system boundaries and secure sensitive data.
• Review, develop and implement security measures for systems and applications.
• Coordinate and execute the deployment of security patches across platforms.

Skills

IT Security Knowledge

Communication Skills

Patch Management

Collaboration with Vendors

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field

Tools

Microsoft operating systems

MS365 Cloud Administration

Job description

Overview

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)