Senior Security Architect — Cloud, App & AI Security

Appspace; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a highly experienced Security Architect to lead hands-on security across AI platforms, cloud and application security. You will perform penetration testing, design secure cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, and GCP, and mentor engineers while guiding clients on OWASP and SSDLC practices.

You will work with cross‑functional teams, implement automated security testing, and stay ahead of evolving threats to deliver robust security programs for enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of information security, including penetration testing, red‑team testing, offensive security and exploitation attacks.
• Understanding OWASP, SAMMs and ISO frameworks as it relates to secure software development practices.
• Deep expertise in network and infrastructure security within major cloud platforms, including IAM, network configuration, and cloud‑native security tools.
• Hands‑on experience with vulnerability management, penetration testing, and common attack vectors; familiarity with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
• Strong understanding of the OWASP Top 10, secure coding principles, cryptography, and threat modeling.
• Experience testing and reviewing AI models and platforms and testing against the OWASP LLM Top 10.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, CISSP or cloud‑specific credentials.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and client‑focused environment.
• Happy to work nights and weekends to support engineering and security initiatives when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead security transformation initiatives for enterprise clients, focusing on AI security, cloud security, application security, and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency in writing code, scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to streamline investigations.
• Serve as a primary client‑facing security expert, building strong relationships and effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Architect, design, and implement robust security solutions for cloud-native and traditional applications, with a strong emphasis on GCP and Azure.
• Conduct in-depth security assessments, red-team assessments, penetration tests, and code reviews to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and implement secure software development lifecycles (SSDLC), integrating security best practices throughout the entire development process.
• Provide expert guidance on OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and threat modeling.
• Drive the adoption of automated security testing tools and processes.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to other security engineers and client teams.
• Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technology, continuously enhancing service offerings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Risk Management, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SAST

DAST

SCA

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a highly experienced Security Architect to lead hands-on security across AI platforms, cloud and application security. You will perform penetration testing, design secure cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, and GCP, and mentor engineers while guiding clients on OWASP and SSDLC practices.

You will work with cross‑functional teams, implement automated security testing, and stay ahead of evolving threats to deliver robust security programs for enterprise clients.