Junior Security Solutions Consultant

UniQ Consulting & Services Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UniQ Consulting & Services Sdn Bhd is seeking cybersecurity consultants to support end-to-end cyber risk engagements for clients in Malaysia. Responsibilities include security assessments, incident response planning, and delivering well-documented recommendations.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years of cybersecurity experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while aligning security needs with business goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Post-Graduate degree in cybersecurity, computer science & engineering, or related field.
• At least 1–2 years professional cybersecurity experience.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, manage and support security platforms including SIEM.
• Perform cyber security assessments for clients and review information security policies.
• Advise on incident response processes and tabletop exercises.
• Lead multiple projects from inception to completion with high delivery quality.
• Align information security requirements with business strategy and goals.
• Develop advisory support and present security initiatives to stakeholders.
• Support governance and compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and NIST.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Agile

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Decision making under ambiguity

Ethics and integrity

Relationship building

Non-technical communication

Education

Cybersecurity / CS degree

Tools

SIEM

IAM

PAM

EDR

Job description

Graduate or Post-Graduate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science & Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Have excellent client management and communication skills

Agile and independent towards the given assignments

Strong analytical problem-solving skills and experience, ideally gained in the

management-consulting sector although other sectors could be relevant

Effective organization skills with key attention to detail and delivery of high-quality documentation with the ability to implement/influence change

Preferred Qualification

At least 1 to 2 years professional experience in cybersecurity

Support in end-to-end delivery of the cyber risk consulting projects which includes cyber risk assessment, cyber security incident response and table top exercise, cyber security initiatives, cyber risk quantification and others.

A proven track record in delivering cyber security projects

Experience in leading multiple projects from inception to completion with high quality of delivery in a complex and challenging environment

Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in the prioritization of competing work assignments, escalation of issues and the formulation of solutions

Strong sense of business ethics and principles

Smart, collaborative, relationship and outcome focused with the ability to make decisions where ambiguity exists

Professional security certifications (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CBCP) and / or production certifications in cyber security tools (e.g., SIEM, IAM, PAM, EDR etc.) would be advantageous

A blend of technical and risk management skills

Commitment to providing high-level client service

Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment

Ability to align the information security requirements to the business strategy and goals

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical matters to a non-technical audience

Significant experience working with the senior management

Responsibilities

Monitor, manage and support all implemented Security Platforms including any integrated SIEM

Perform cyber security assessments for clients (e.g. security risk assessments, information security policies and processes/procedures review etc.)

Evaluate and analyze threat, vulnerability, impact and risk to security issues discovered from security assessments

Advising on the cyber security incident response process, creating and delivering table-top exercise, incident response plans and playbooks

Have excellent understanding of cyber security tools across the different environm

ents

Evaluate and recommend information security technologies to improve the environments’ security posture

Review clients’ compliance through an on-going security and audit review

Remediate any suspected and / or detected threats

Conduct research on the client’s cybersecurity risk areas

Explain the technical details and how vulnerabilities can be remediated.

Understand different domains within cybersecurity space, stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.

Contribute in research support for building a robust deliverables.

Provide advisory support to client on the development of appropriate cyber security initiatives, and the presentation of the initiatives to business stakeholders.

Assist in the implementation of the cyber security initiatives

Assist with technical implementation across various domains, including security incident management, vulnerability management, risk management, security standards and frameworks, for example ISO 27001 and NIST

Strong understanding of the cyber toolset landscape and the control environment

Provide up to date knowledge on the cyber threat landscape

Ensure and assist cyber security compliance to appropriate policies, standards and regulation for clients

Support the team towards constant innovation of cybersecurity approach and go-to-market strategy, understanding current industry and market issues/trends and assist in positioning security solutions to clients

Develop and maintain long-term relationships and networks with clients and internal stakeholders

Identify pre-engagement requirements (goals, budgeting, timing, etc.) and assist with the scoping of work

Significant experience in the cybersecurity consulting or corporate field in Malaysia, as well as a strong knowledge of local regulations (Bank Negara Malaysia – RMIT, Cybers Risks)

Plan, manage and participate Cybersecurity drills

Leverages advanced knowledge of industry trends around cyber risk management to develop actionable insights into a client's cyber environment.

Professional and inclusive environment where your career path really matters and is supported in the organization. Staff development is paramount to the organization.

Great environment with close knit, energetic and supportive colleagues.

Learning opportunities to develop the skills to navigate whatever comes next.