Security Operations Engineer

Unit4; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working opportunities

Flexible leave policy

Job summary

Unit4 Global Cloud Operations Team is seeking a skilled Security Operations Engineer to join our international team. You will monitor security systems, analyze threats, and manage security incidents from detection through resolution, ensuring a robust defense of our cloud environments.

You will work with SIEMs, firewalls, and IDS/IPS, investigate breaches, document incidents, and stay current with security trends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in security monitoring, analysis and incident response.
• Experience with hardening OS/environments and security policies.
• Familiarity with SIEM and incident management tools.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cloud environments for security threats.
• Analyze security alerts and logs for suspicious activity.
• Lead incident response and containment efforts.
• Investigate breaches and identify root causes.
• Document security incidents and maintain records.
• Stay up-to-date with security trends and technologies.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Threat analysis

OS hardening

SIEM tools

Firewall/IDS/IPS

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

SIEM tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

PowerShell

Job description

Meet Unit4. With over 40 years of heritage, we’re an agile, fast growing, Cloud company that is on a mission to redefine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for mid-market people-centric organisations.

With our innovative, self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software, our customers can spend more time on meaningful high-value work.

At the heart of what we do lies a simple yet profound purpose: Improve how people work by focusing on what truly matters. — A powerful statement that enables different priorities for different people.

We’re shaping how work should feel, and we empower our people by providing them with the right tools to achieve the autonomy they need - it's what makes us unique.

Job Description

Unit4 Global Cloud Operations Team is seeking a skilled Security Operations Engineer to join our international team. As part of this dynamic team, you will play a key role in maintaining the security and integrity of our cloud infrastructure and environments. You will monitor security systems, analyze threats, and manage security incidents from detection through resolution, ensuring a robust defense against emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous Monitoring: Continuously monitor cloud environments for potential security threats.
• Threat Analysis: Analyze security alerts and logs to identify suspicious activities.
• Incident Response: Lead response efforts during security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Investigation: Investigate security breaches and identify root causes.
• Post-Incident Review: Conduct post-incident analysis to suggest improvements.
• Documentation: Document security incidents and maintain detailed records.
• Customer Incident Handling: Act on security incidents reported by customers or identified proactively.
• Policy Adherence: Follow established security policies and procedures.
• System Maintenance: Monitor and maintain security systems such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and SIEM systems.
• Preventative Measures: Implement security measures to prevent future incidents.
• Staying Current: Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of relevant experience in security monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Knowledge and experience in hardening OS and other environments\systems.
• Knowledge and experience with security-related group policies and their implementation.
• Knowledge of forensic analysis and incident management tools.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools and security incident management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple incidents simultaneously.
• Understanding of security policies and procedures.
• Experience with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM systems.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure & Microsoft certifications.
• Experience with AWS.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell) for automation.
• Knowledge of networking, and PKI infrastructure.
• Basic Linux skills.

Additional Information

Who we are

We are a people-first community that nurtures all the areas that surround your working experience. With us, you’ll be surrounded by a high-performance team that supports your authentic self and celebrates your uniqueness. We believe that ‘How work should feel’ is an evolving statement. Work goes beyond tasks and everyday responsibilities it’s about feeling valued, empowered, promoted, impactful, seen, and appreciated. We are reimagining how work makes people feel.

What we offer

• a culture built on trust and accountability - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful and make an impact
• balance - with our Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy, remote working opportunities, Global Wellbeing Days, and other great benefits
• growth opportunities - we provide the tools and guidance required so that you can focus on what really matters to you and so, ultimately, you can achieve your best work
• talented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry
• a commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy and Act4Good programme
• a safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all.

Our commitment to equity

Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. We make our hiring decisions solely based on skills, qualifications, and our current business needs. We know that diversity brings fresh perspectives, ideas, and solutions to our company. This is the essence of our culture. We also welcome and encourage people who are pregnant and/or parents-to-be to apply. If you would like to know more about our commitment to diversity, visit our blogs:

• Our focus to DEI remains central to who we are
• Inclusive hiring at Unit4: Building equal opportunities for all

Background check

This role may require security clearance required for customer projects and access to sensitive (customer) data. That means that after you have accepted our offer, we could ask for background checks. Subject to applicable local laws, such security checks may require disclosure of personal information including criminal record declaration, right to work, personal identification and work history. No worries – we'll handle it according to local privacy laws and keep your information safe. Questions? Feel free to reach out!