Senior Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Engineer

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

Job summary

Axonect in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a cybersecurity professional to help implement and manage the Cyber Threat and Vulnerability Management program, coordinate VAPT exercises, and track vulnerabilities across the IT estate.

The role requires 4+ years in cybersecurity, familiarity with Nessus and CrowdStrike, and the ability to collaborate with SOC and IT teams to drive remediation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of the Cyber Threat and Vulnerability Management (CTVM) program
• Coordinate VAPT exercises and conduct internal and external vulnerability scans
• Track vulnerabilities, prioritize risks, and coordinate remediation activities, including patching and infrastructure or application updates
• Maintain accurate inventories of IT hardware, software, and cloud assets
• Support cybersecurity policies, procedures, governance, and regulatory compliance
• Monitor security threats and collaborate with SOC, MDR providers, and internal IT teams on incident remediation
• Maintain cybersecurity KPIs, KRIs, dashboards, and management reports
• Provide security guidance to stakeholders and stay updated on emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT Security / Cybersecurity

Tools

Nessus

CrowdStrike Falcon

Burp Suite

AWS security tools

MDR solutions

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Axonect in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a cybersecurity professional to help implement and manage the Cyber Threat and Vulnerability Management program, coordinate VAPT exercises, and track vulnerabilities across the IT estate.

The role requires 4+ years in cybersecurity, familiarity with Nessus and CrowdStrike, and the ability to collaborate with SOC and IT teams to drive remediation and regulatory compliance.