Security Lead (Contract)

Telekom Malaysia; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Telekom Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional to lead firewall operations and network security in Cyberjaya. This role involves managing a security team, configuring and troubleshooting firewalls, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, and fostering collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant engineering degree and possess certifications such as Fortinet NSE4 and CCNP Security.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering/communication engineering/computer engineering or information technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Managed Security Services (MSS) team, ensuring effective resource allocation and performance management.
• Oversee daily security operations, including monitoring, escalation management, and incident handling.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall platforms to protect network infrastructure.
• Continuously monitor firewall health and performance, ensuring timely response to alerts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations and internal security policies.
• Supervise and mentor technical staff, providing guidance on security best practices.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including SOPs and network diagrams.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to align security operations with business goals.
• Participate in security audits and assessments, ensuring continuous improvement in security posture.
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of security architecture.

Skills

Fortigate firewall

CheckPoint NGTP firewall

Juniper SRX firewall

Cisco ISE TACACS

Tipping Point IPS

Education

Degree in electrical engineering/computer engineering/information technology

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

The role requires an experienced professional to lead and manage firewall operations, network security, and incident response activities. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the secure configuration, ongoing maintenance, and policy enforcement across multiple security platforms, including FortiGate, Juniper SRX, and Cisco Firepower. The role involves proactive monitoring, technical troubleshooting, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold a robust and secure network environment.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

1. Lead and manage the Managed Security Services (MSS) team, ensuring effective resource allocation, performance management, and technical delivery.
2. Oversee daily security operations, including monitoring, escalation management, and incident handling to ensure seamless and secure service delivery.
3. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall platforms—including FortiGate, Juniper SRX, and Cisco Firepower—to protect network infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities.
4. Continuously monitor firewall health, availability, and performance, ensuring timely response to alerts and anomalies.
5. Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), and internal security policies.
6. Supervise and mentor technical staff or team leads, providing guidance on security best practices and performance improvements.
7. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), network diagrams, and policy manuals for operational consistency and audit readiness.
8. Collaborate with internal IT, compliance, and risk management teams, as well as external vendors, to align security operations with business goals.
9. Participate in security audits, assessments, and improvement initiatives, providing technical input and ensuring continuous improvement in security posture.
10. Contribute to the design and enhancement of security architecture, incorporating automation and best practices for scalability and efficiency.

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE

• Degree in electrical engineering/communication engineering /computer engineering or information technology or equivalent.

WE VALUE

• Knowledgeable on Security Products such as Fortigate firewall,Checkpoint NGTP firewall, Junpier SRX firewall, Tipping Point IPS, Tools, Cisco ISE TACACS, Tippoing Point Security Management system.
• Must possess Fortinet NSE4, CCNP Security or CCNP Enterprise.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) would be advantage.
• ITIL 4 would be advantage.
• Knowledgeable in Virtual Machine (VM) infrastructure technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and their role in secure, scalable banking operations.

LOCATION

• TM Cyberjaya, Selangor