Junior Security Event Support Engineer

Jobstreet Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Junior Security Event Support Engineer in Permas Jaya, Johor. In this full-time role, you will monitor and maintain security systems to protect company data. Responsibilities include reviewing logs for unusual activities, escalating incidents, and assisting in incident preparation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 1 year of IT/security experience. Proficiency in both English and Mandarin is highly preferred for client interactions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or certification in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in IT/security operations or system support.
• Familiarity with Linux/Windows basics.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first line of monitoring: review logs and alerts for unusual activities.
• Escalate potential incidents to senior engineers with supporting log evidence.
• Assist in preparing incident logs and reports for investigations.

Skills

Monitoring and maintaining security infrastructure

Log review and alert analysis

Basic Python/Shell scripting

Communication in English and Mandarin

Education

Degree or certification in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM/logging tools

Job description

We are looking for full-time Junior Security Event Support Engineer with basic experience to be based in Permas Jaya, Johor. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the security infrastructure to ensure the protection of the company's systems and data.

With this position, your responsibilities will require you to:

Act as the first line of monitoring: regularly review logs and alerts for unusual activities (e.g., suspicious commands, login anomalies, unexpected system behavior).

Escalate potential incidents to senior engineers with supporting log evidence.

Monitor incoming security alerts and ensure correct ticketing/reporting systems.

Maintain integration points between alerting systems and reporting channels.

Assist in preparing incident logs, evidence, and reports for investigations.

Support senior engineers in maintaining rule sets, dashboards, and pipelines.

Create and maintain simple scripts or queries for log searches and reporting.

Document alert-handling procedures and event workflows for consistency.

If you meet the following requirements & criteria, hurry up and click "APPLY"!:

Relevant degree or certification in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Minimum 1 year of experience in IT/security operations or system support.

Exposure to SIEM/logging tools preferred (optional as an advantage).

Familiarity with Linux/Windows basics.

Basic Python/Shell knowledge for reporting and queries.

Able to communicate in English and Mandarin.

Candidates fluent in Mandarin (read, write & speak) are highly preferred as this position involves regular dealings and exposures with Mandarin speaking clients.

Willing to work in Permas Jaya, Johor.

What we offer

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Supportive and collaborative work environment

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