Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (Penetration Tester)

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

Job summary

A leading ICT solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (Penetration Tester) to conduct security assessments and audits. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and relevant certifications. You will lead client projects, providing expert consultancy and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Possessing cyber security professional certifications like CEH, OSCP, GPEN.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber security assessments and penetration tests.
• Provide cyber security consultancy and advice.
• Prepare detailed findings and remediation plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Information Security, or related field

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO/IEC 27001

MITRE ATT&CK

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (Penetration Tester)

Established in 2016, the company is an integrated ICT solutions provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They specialize in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data center design, Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, and managed services, serving sectors such as financial services, oil and gas, manufacturing, telecommunications, and government agencies. With a dedicated and experienced team, the company focuses on bridging the gap between businesses and the latest technology, delivering customized solutions to meet diverse client needs.

Job Description

• Conductcyber security assessmentsandpenetration testson components such as web & mobile applications, servers, networks, databases and technological devices.
• Provide professionalcyber security consultancyandadvice.
• Participate andtake lead in client projectsin delivering cyber security professional services.
• Performevaluationsand conductcyber security auditsin accordance to international standards.
• Prepare detailedfindings,reportsandremediation planson security testing results/findings.
• Perform any urgent ad-hoc tasks assigned as and when it is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Requirements:

• Min 5 years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Information Security, or related field.
• Possessing cyber security professional certification(s) such as CEH, OSCP, GPEN, CISA, CPTE or equivalent.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar will be a plus.
• Solid understanding of frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, MITRE ATT&CK.