Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Seekers Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a professional to design and implement cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. Applicants should have 4 to 7 years of experience in the field, particularly in mobile security and application security principles. The ideal candidate will conduct vulnerability assessments and work closely with various teams to embed security practices in software development processes. Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of real-world experience in cybersecurity.
• Proven experience in mobile security and anti-fraud systems.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cybersecurity solutions to protect applications and data.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security into the SDLC.

Skills

Application security principles

Cybersecurity expertise

Penetration testing

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Frida

IDA Pro

Job description

This role focuses on designing, implementing, and improving cybersecurity solutions to safeguard applications, data, and infrastructure, while embedding security into the software development lifecycle. The position requires expertise in application and mobile security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cutting‑edge cybersecurity solutions to protect applications, data, and infrastructure.
• Continuously improve security measures to mitigate risk.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis to identify and address security gaps.
• Diagnose and respond to security incidents, ensuring rapid containment and resolution.
• Maintain security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Mentor team members to enhance cybersecurity knowledge and adherence to best practices.
• Develop and integrate security tools for monitoring, detection, and response.
• Improve automation for security testing and deployment pipelines to enable rapid and secure software delivery.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and IT teams to embed security into the SDLC.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 4 to 7 years of real‑world experience in cybersecurity.
• Proven experience in anti‑fraud systems, particularly in mobile security (APK protection and analysis).
• Strong knowledge of application security principles, including secure coding, encryption, authentication, and authorization.
• Hands‑on experience with reverse engineering, obfuscation techniques, and tamper detection for APK security.
• Proficiency in security testing methodologies, including penetration testing, SAST, and DAST.
• Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Frida, IDA Pro, or other reverse‑engineering tools.
• Experience in implementing and managing security frameworks, such as OWASP, NIST, and ISO 27001.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, Kotlin, or C++.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
• DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security experience is highly preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to security threats.
• Ability to write clear and maintainable documentation, security policies, and reports.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to educate non‑security teams on best practices.
• Start‑up experience and entrepreneurial mindset are highly preferred.