Junior Incident Responder: Cyber IR & Forensics

Blackpanda; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpanda in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Junior Incident Responder to join a fast-growing cyber incident response team. You will work with senior responders on real engagements, contain, investigate, and recover from incidents, and learn the craft under direct mentorship.

This delivery-focused role emphasizes attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to grow through hands-on training, mentorship, and active participation in exercises—perfect for developers looking to move into IR in a global

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• Genuine interest in incident response.
• Comfort with Windows, Linux, or macOS and willingness to learn all.
• Basic scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Clear written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with containment, evidence collection, and reporting on active incidents.
• Acquire and triage forensic artifacts across OS and cloud environments.
• Analyze logs, telemetry, and malware artifacts to support investigations.
• Develop scripts to aid data collection and automation as needed.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Windows

Linux

macOS

Python

Bash

PowerShell

English communication

Learning mindset

Calm under pressure

Education

Certifications in security (e.g., Security+) or equivalent

Tools

EDR

SIEM

Forensic tooling

Job description

Blackpanda in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Junior Incident Responder to join a fast-growing cyber incident response team. You will work with senior responders on real engagements, contain, investigate, and recover from incidents, and learn the craft under direct mentorship.

This delivery-focused role emphasizes attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to grow through hands-on training, mentorship, and active participation in exercises—perfect for developers looking to move into IR in a global