Network Lead (Contract)

Telekom Malaysia; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Cyberjaya is seeking a Network Lead to manage the Managed Security Services team responsible for ensuring secure configurations and compliance with standards. The role involves leadership, operational oversight, and hands-on management of firewall and network security technologies. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess certifications such as Fortinet NSE4 and CCNP Security.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering, communication engineering, computer engineering, or information technology.
• Knowledgeable on firewall and network security technologies.
• Must possess relevant security certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Managed Security Services team, including firewall engineers.
• Oversee daily operations related to network security.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support security initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of FortiGate firewall

Knowledge of Juniper SRX firewall

Knowledge of Cisco Firepower

Incident response

Firewall policy management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in electrical/computer engineering or information technology

Fortinet NSE4 certification

CCNP Security or CCNP Enterprise certification

PMP (Project Management Professional)

ITIL 4 certification

Tools

FortiGate

Checkpoint NGTP firewall

Tipping Point IPS

Cisco ISE TACACS

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

This role ensures secure configurations, policy enforcement, threat mitigation, and compliance with internal and external standards. The Network Lead also manages a team of security professionals and oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring optimal performance and resilience of the organization's network security posture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Lead the Managed Security Services (MSS) team, including firewall engineers and network security personnel.
• Oversee daily operations related to firewall and network security, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and timely issue resolution.
• Supervise and mentor operations staff and team leaders, providing technical direction and performance guidance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support business projects, service improvements, and security initiatives.

Firewall & Network Security Management

• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot FortiGate, Juniper SRX, and Cisco Firepower firewalls in enterprise environments.
• Implement and manage firewall policies, access control lists (ACLs), VPNs, and threat prevention mechanisms.
• Continuously monitor firewall health, availability, and performance using relevant tools and dashboards.
• Proactively detect, respond to, and resolve network security incidents and anomalies.

Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Ensure firewall operations align with regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and internal security frameworks.
• Participate in security audits, incident reviews, and risk assessments by preparing detailed technical reports and documentation.
• Review and optimize firewall configurations to mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance security posture.

Documentation & Process Optimization

• Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), network topology diagrams, and configuration documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline firewall operations through process improvements and automation.

WE VALUE

• Degree in electrical engineering/communication engineering /computer engineering or information technology or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable on Security Products such as Fortigate firewall,Checkpoint NGTP firewall, Juniper SRX firewall, Tipping Point IPS, Tools, Cisco ISE TACACS, and DDI APT.
• Must possess Fortinet NSE4, CCNP Security or CCNP Enterprise.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) & ITIL 4 would be advantage.
• Knowledgeable inVirtual Machine (VM) infrastructuretechnologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and their role in secure, scalable banking operations.

LOCATION

• TM Cyberjaya Complex, Lingkaran Usahawan 1 Timur 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor