Senior Security Analysis Engineer (SIEM & Security Event Analysis)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cybersecurity firm in Johor Bahru is seeking a Senior Security Analysis Engineer to enhance their security infrastructure. This role focuses on monitoring security systems and integrating threat intelligence, requiring a strong background in SIEM and experience with multi-platform log integration. Ideal candidates have a degree in Information Security and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Additionally, fluency in Mandarin is preferred due to client interactions. Enjoy competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in SIEM administration, threat detection, and security event analysis.
• Solid experience integrating multi-platform logs (Linux, Windows, network devices).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like ISO, NIST, CIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead SIEM configuration, rule creation, and onboarding of logs.
• Evaluate new detection methods and industry standards.
• Integrate threat intelligence feeds for correlation with security events.

Skills

SIEM administration

Threat detection

Security event analysis

Python scripting

Communication in Mandarin

Education

Degree or certification in Information Security or Cybersecurity

Tools

Open-source SIEM

Security analytics tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

Senior Security Analysis Engineer (SIEM & Security Event Analysis)

We are looking for full-time Senior Security Analysis Engineer to be based in Permas Jaya, Johor. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the security infrastructure to ensure the protection of the company's systems and data.

With this position, your responsibilities will require you to:

Lead SIEM configuration, rule creation, and onboarding of logs from servers, applications, and security devices.

Responsible for evaluating new detection methods and industry standards (e.g., Sigma rules, MITRE ATT&CK mapping).

Maintain real-time alert pipelines, severity classification rules, and escalation workflows.

Develop and maintain Opensource dashboards for security alerts, vulnerability data, and detection metrics.

Integrate threat intelligence feeds for correlation with security events.

Pilot anomaly detection models for behavioral analytics and insider threat detection.

Support toolchain expansion for network security integration and Windows security auditing.

Act as primary technical escalation point for security event analysis incidents.

Evaluate and integrate next-gen SIEM, anomaly detection, and threat intelligence platforms to enhance detection accuracy and threat visibility.

Expand dashboards and security analytics capabilities for real-time security metrics and reporting.

If you meet the following requirements & criteria, hurry up and click "APPLY"!:

Relevant degree or certification in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in SIEM administration, threat detection, and security event analysis.

Solid experience integrating multi-platform logs (Linux, Windows, network devices) into centralized security event analysis systems.

Hands-on experience with open-source SIEM, security analytics, and observability tools.

Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and behavioral analytics frameworks.

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like ISO, NIST, CIS.

Scripting in Python/Shell for automation and alert workflows.

Able to communicate in English and Mandarin.

Candidates fluent in Mandarin (read, write & speak) are highly preferred as this position involves regular dealings and exposures with Mandarin speaking clients.

Willing to work in Permas Jaya, Johor.

What we offer

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Supportive and collaborative work environment