Senior Network Security Researcher: AI & Quantum Threats

Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC); Sepang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory agency in telecommunications seeks a Senior Executive, Network Security Research to lead advanced research on emerging cybersecurity technologies. The candidate will collaborate with universities and industries, evaluate cybersecurity capabilities, and forge partnerships across sectors. A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity research are essential, alongside strong analytical and communication skills in English and BM. The role is based in Cyberjaya.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline from a reputable university with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity research or a related field.
• Experience in research and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborations with universities and industries for research activities.
• Conduct in-depth research on emerging technologies in cybersecurity.
• Evaluate current cybersecurity capabilities and identify gaps.
• Lead benchmarking of technologies and adapt global best practices.
• Forge partnerships with academia, industry, and government.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Research and Development

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication in English

Communication in BM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology

Job description

A regulatory agency in telecommunications seeks a Senior Executive, Network Security Research to lead advanced research on emerging cybersecurity technologies. The candidate will collaborate with universities and industries, evaluate cybersecurity capabilities, and forge partnerships across sectors. A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity research are essential, alongside strong analytical and communication skills in English and BM. The role is based in Cyberjaya.