Security Analyst Lead

Proficio; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking a SOC Lead to manage and develop SOC analysts, enhance operational efficiency, and address security challenges. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of SOC Analyst experience, proficiency in SIEM technologies, and strong mentorship abilities. Join a fast-growing team focused on proactive threat detection and response. This role offers private health benefits, team building activities, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Private health benefits

Onsite lunches

Team building activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a SOC Analyst, preferably at Senior level.
• Experience with SIEM, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Ability to mentor SOC analysts of all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor SOC analysts to enhance performance.
• Ensure adherence to operating procedures within SOC.
• Develop and refine SOC playbooks and workflows.

Skills

SOC Analyst experience

Threat hunting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Undergraduate degree in technical field

Tools

SIEM technology

Sentinel

Splunk

EDR/XDR solutions

Job description

Proficio is one of the fastest growing Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers (formerly MSSP) in America, providing 24×7 security analysis and monitoring services to mid to large-sized enterprises. Our growth is being fueled by the rapid rise in cloud-based services, the acceptance of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, and the increasing number of cyber security attacks on businesses, hospitals and government. We have developed proprietary security content and threat intelligence tools to identify and proactively defend against advanced attacks and insider threats.

We are looking for top performers to join our exciting, fast growing company to help address the most challenging security issues in the industry. If you are a serious security professional looking to catch the next wave, we should talk. We provide dedicated support to an APAC customer who is opening a new SOC location in Malaysia. As the Proficio SOC Lead you will be a key contributor in identifying areas of improvement to mature SOC operations and ensuring Security Analysts are operating effectively and efficiently in this new location. You will also lead our Security Analyst team in threat hunting, threat intelligence, incident response and helping our customer to identify security threats, thwart hackers, and prevent data breaches.

Direct experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) is required, and we are looking for people who can use their knowledge of security, analytical abilities, and strong communication skills to take on one of the most challenging roles in this exploding field. This is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow unlike few others in the IT industry today.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of support and escalations for security analyst staff
• Ensure standard operating procedures are consistently being followed by all security analyst staff
• Support tasks as it relates to event analysis and incident triage as needed
• Identify gaps in processes and procedures and mature areas of improvement
• Act as primary liaison to internal teams such as Project Management for security analyst support and requests
• Ensure shift coverage is covered adequately to support the security analyst responsibilities
• Contribute to the development and delivery of KPI metrics reporting to senior management
• Active participant and oversee security monitoring, detection, and response to cyber threats
• Develop and refine SOC playbooks, workflows, and runbooks to enhance operational efficiency.
• Mentor and develop SOC analysts to improve their skills and career growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, goal setting, and training programs for SOC staff.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance security culture within the SOC team.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a systems administration, networking, or technical field such as computer science or engineering desired
• 5+ years of experience as a SOC Analyst including work at the Sr. Analyst level
• Experience with Sentinel, Splunk, or other SIEM technology is required
• 4+ years of practical experience with security technologies like SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management
• Solid understanding of computer network fundamentals including address resolution protocol, routing, network address translation, virtual private networks, and the OSI model
• Experience determining attack vectors from multiple sources
• Red Team / Blue Team activity developer highly desirable
• Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
• Experience in managing and mentoring SOC analysts (junior to senior levels)
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and threat hunting
• Experience working with EDR/XDR solutions (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, etc.)
• Experience with incident response coordination and stakeholder communication
• Opportunity to work in a progressive organization with structured training and roadmap for success
• Private health benefits, lunches and team building activities - onsite and offsite
• Experience in one of the hottest IT industries today

Proficio is an EOE employer.

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