Senior Executive - Cybersecurity

AwanBiru Technology Berhad; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider in Cyberjaya is seeking a Senior Executive Cybersecurity to support clients with threat monitoring, vulnerability testing, and risk assessments. This role requires 3–4 years of cybersecurity experience and relevant certifications, including (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior consultants and maintain compliance standards. This position offers opportunities to grow within the cybersecurity consulting field.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of cybersecurity operations or consulting experience.
• Professional certifications: (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).
• Exposure to SIEM/XDR platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Security Posture Assessments for various platforms.
• Conduct threat monitoring and log analysis.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Prepare risk assessments and reporting.
• Assist in SIEM/XDR deployment projects.
• Maintain threat intelligence feeds.
• Deliver security awareness training sessions.
• Support incident readiness workshops.

Skills

Threat monitoring

Vulnerability testing

SIEM/XDR deployment

Risk assessment

Incident response

Security awareness training

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms (Chronicle, Splunk)

Google Cloud certifications

Palo Alto Networks certifications

CrowdStrike certifications

Job description

Senior Executive Cybersecurity – Awantec Cybersecurity Practice

Apply your expertise in threat monitoring, vulnerability testing, SIEM/XDR deployment, and risk assessment to support Phase 1 Foundation Services across clients. You will work alongside senior consultants on compliance, reporting, and security posture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Security Posture Assessments (Google Workspace, endpoint EDR, VPC firewall)
• Conduct threat monitoring and log analysis for SOC foundation
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT)
• Prepare risk assessments and reporting to management
• Assist in SIEM/XDR deployment projects (configuration, dashboards, reporting)
• Maintain threat intelligence feeds and reports for ASEAN‑specific threats
• Contribute to policy and procedure reviews with senior consultants
• Deliver security awareness training sessions at client sites
• Support incident readiness workshops
• Prepare technical reports and dashboards for CXOs
• Support SOC process build‑out through log collection, alert analysis, and escalation
• Assist in cybersecurity audits and posture gap analysis
• Collaborate with IT/security teams to implement secure configurations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 3–4 years of cybersecurity operations or consulting experience
• Professional certifications: (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• Google Cloud Digital Leader or equivalent foundational Google security certification
• Splunk or Chronicle security certification
• Palo Alto Networks or CrowdStrike certifications in SOC operations / incident response
• Exposure to SIEM/XDR platforms (Chronicle, Splunk, or equivalent)

Desired Experience/Exposure

• Self‑driven, adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
• Positive attitude with eagerness to learn and grow into advanced consulting roles
• Strong communication skills for technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Collaborative team player, able to support senior consultants and SOC teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with technical depth
• Good technical writing and reporting skills
• Ability to interpret alerts and logs, and to escalate appropriately
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in Malaysia

Personal Attributes

• Self‑driven and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
• Positive attitude with eagerness to learn and grow into advanced consulting roles
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Collaborative team player, able to support senior consultants and SOC teams