Senior Executive - Cybersecurity

AwanBiru Technology; Sepang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive Cybersecurity to support the delivery of critical Phase 1 Foundation Services. The role involves conducting security posture assessments, threat monitoring, and vulnerability testing, while assisting senior consultants in compliance and reporting initiatives. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity and relevant certifications. They will also benefit from strong analytical skills and a collaborative spirit in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of cybersecurity operations or consulting experience.
• Exposure to SIEM/XDR platforms such as Chronicle or Splunk.
• Professional certifications in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Phase 1 cybersecurity services.
• Conduct VAPT and vulnerability reviews.
• Assist in cybersecurity audits and posture gap analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and dashboards for CXOs.
• Deliver security awareness training sessions at client sites.

Skills

Threat monitoring

Vulnerability testing

SIEM/XDR deployment support

Risk assessments

Security posture assessments

Log analysis

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

SIEM/XDR platforms (Chronicle, Splunk, etc.)

Google Cloud

Palo Alto Networks

CrowdStrike

Job description

As a Senior Executive Cybersecurity in the Awantec Cybersecurity practice, the candidate will support the delivery of Phase 1 Foundation Services — including VAPT, security posture assessments, SOC foundation setup, and threat monitoring.

The role requires hands‑on capability in threat monitoring, vulnerability testing, SIEM/XDR deployment support, and basic risk assessments, while assisting senior consultants in compliance and reporting initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Support delivery of Phase 1 services.
• Security Posture Assessments (Google Workspace, endpoint EDR, VPC firewall).
• Threat monitoring & log analysis for SOC foundation.
• Vulnerability assessments & penetration testing (VAPT).
• 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.

Job Summary

• Perform risk and control assessments, with remediation advisory under guidance.
• Conduct VAPT and vulnerability reviews.
• 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.
• Provide reports and dashboards for management and audit review.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 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.
• 3-4 years of cybersecurity operations or consulting experience.
• Exposure to SIEM/XDR platforms (Chronicle, Splunk, or equivalent).

Desired experience/exposure

• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with technical depth.
• Good technical writing and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret alerts and logs, and 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.