L2 Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

TIME dotCom Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst. This pivotal role involves incident analysis, cybersecurity engineering, and mentoring CySOC analysts. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in cybersecurity, a Bachelor's degree, and strong expertise in incident response and threat hunting. This position offers comprehensive medical coverage, wellness support, and opportunities for growth and professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Wellness support

Learning and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of experience in cybersecurity and network operations.
• Proven experience in deploying and supporting cybersecurity solutions.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading SOC analysts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide L2 support and mentorship to CySOC analysts.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting to identify vulnerabilities.
• Perform incident response for high-impact events.

Skills

Incident response

Threat hunting

Security tool tuning (SIEM, EDR, XDR)

Networking fundamentals

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Fortinet Security Fabric

SIEM tools like QRadar or Splunk

Job description

The position reports to the CySOC Manager

Job Overview:

The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst is a pivotal member of the Cybersecurity Security Operations Centre (CySOC), responsible for both incident analysis and cybersecurity engineering. This role combines advanced incident handling, technical project engineering, and product development to support CySOC operations and launching new emerging services. The individual will act as a key escalation point for complex incidents, provision security projects, and drive innovation in cybersecurity solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide L2-level support to CySOC analysts (L1), offering mentorship, incident handling guidance, and tuning detection and response capabilities.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting to proactively identify security vulnerabilities and potential breaches.
• Perform incident response for high-impact events, ensuring prompt containment, remediation, and root-cause analysis.
• Optimize security tools, including SIEM, EDR, and XDR, to improve the efficiency of detection and response processes.
• Assist with tuning, optimizing, and enhancing security monitoring technologies.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, or quarterly MSS reports for customers to provide actionable insights and enhance situational awareness.
• Generate detailed incident reports and present findings to CySOC leadership and other stakeholders.
• Execute cybersecurity projects, including the installation, configuration, and deployment of security solutions (SIEM, EDR, XDR, PAM, CTI) for clients.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise throughout the project lifecycle to ensure solutions are implemented according to best practices and organizational standards.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Contribute to CySOC Product Development by evaluating and testing new tools or services to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
• Execute proof of concepts (POCs), proof of value (POVs) and/or Demos to demonstrate value proposition of CySOC Solutions and CySOC Managed Service capabilities and their alignment with customer needs.
• Perform deployment and fine-tuning of new solutions to ensure they meet industry standards and client expectations.
• Assist CySOC-led technical workshops and provide clients with detailed insights into the implementation and benefits of security technologies.

To be considered, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, ICT, Digital Forensics, or a related technical field.
• 4–6+ years of experience in cybersecurity and network/security operations.
• Strong hands-on experience in incident response, threat hunting, and security tool tuning (SIEM, EDR, XDR).
• Proven experience deploying and supporting cybersecurity solutions and projects.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading SOC analysts (L1/L2) is highly advantageous.
• Solid understanding of networking and security fundamentals, including routing, NAT, and NGFW operations.
• Hands‑on experience with Fortinet Security Fabric (Firewall, EMS, Email Gateway, WAF) is a strong advantage.
• Working knowledge of modern security technologies such as SIEM, PAM, DDoS protection, and emerging cyber threats.
• Ability to identify vulnerabilities across on‑prem and remote environments and recommend remediation.
• Experience with patch management, change reviews, and security hardening.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and vendor due diligence.
• Ability to align security controls with business and regulatory requirements.
• At least two (2) security certifications required, such as:
• CEH, CySA+, CCSP, GCIH, GPEN, CHFI, CTIA, CISSP.
• Fortinet NSE4/5, CCNP Security, Security+.
• QRadar, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Trend Micro, ManageEngine (SIEM/PAM).
• Additional certifications are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Confident in engaging with senior management, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and work under pressure.
• Self‑motivated team player with leadership qualities.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic SOC environment.

Our Commitment to You

• Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your immediate family, including outpatient care, hospitalization, dental, and optical benefits.
• Wellness support with an annual spending account for health‑related needs, alternative treatments, or even paid‑up premiums for personal insurance.
• Employee assistance during life’s big moments, from celebrations to times of bereavement.
• Learning & growth opportunities through dedicated time for learning, access to LinkedIn Learning and rewards for upskilling.
• Cash rewards for recognised certifications and full reimbursement for up to two approved professional memberships each year.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.