Security Engineer Full Time

Career Horizons; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a cybersecurity specialist to enhance security frameworks and manage daily operations. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience with security tools. This position offers excellent career progression opportunities and encourages a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on security management and incident response.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess and mitigate security risks.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, cryptography, and secure coding practices.
• Hands-on experience in security monitoring and forensic investigations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security frameworks and guidelines.
• Perform security assessments and audits for compliance.
• Deploy and maintain security solutions like firewalls and SIEM.
• Manage daily security operations including incident response.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of security principles

Proficiency in security tools

Experience in log analysis

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Endpoint protection solutions

Job description

Company Overview

We collaborate with leading financial institutions and industry partners to provide innovative and accessible financial solutions. Grown into a trusted financial services provider, offering a wide range of products, including credit facilities, digital payment solutions, and insurance services.

The New Roles

• Design, implement, and enforce security frameworks, guidelines, and best practices.
• Perform security assessments, audits, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain security solutions, including firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools.
• Partner with DevOps and IT teams to integrate security controls and manage system patching.
• Develop and deliver security awareness programs to strengthen company-wide cybersecurity culture.

Security RE Support (Business-as-Usual Operations)

• Manage daily security operations, including incident response and ticket resolution.
• Perform security monitoring, health checks, and log analysis.
• Ensure timely patching, system updates, and compliance with security policies.
• Assist vendors in penetration testing and security project implementations.

Requirements to succeed

• At least 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, focusing on security management and incident response.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and mitigate security risks.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, cryptography, secure coding practices, and network security.
• Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Hands-on experience in security monitoring, log analysis, and forensic investigations.

Rewards gained

The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing Group which is a leader in its field of industry and offers excellent career progression opportunities locally. The Group understands the importance of workplace values and culture where they strongly encourage employees to develop their strengths and recognize their achievements accordingly.

To Apply

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to submit your resume (in MS Word format) to [e-mail]. Due to overwhelming responses, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Job Ref: 20250226/118

Consultant : Heng Hui Cheng

Registration No: 201901037350 (1346680-W)

EA Licence No: JTKSM 949A