Senior Security Engineer

Ensign Infosecurity; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Malaysia is looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional to design and manage security solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and collaborate with IT teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5-8 years of experience, and certifications like CISSP or CISM. Join a firm that emphasizes mentorship and offers a dynamic work environment focused on cybersecurity advancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security audits.
• Monitor and respond to security events in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps for secure deployments.
• Lead investigations of security incidents.

Skills

Network security knowledge

System security proficiency

Incident response skills

Mentorship ability

Scripting/automation experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)

Forensic tools

Endpoint protection tools

Job description

Design, implement, and manage security solutions including firewalls, SIEMs, EDR, DLP, and other security tools.

Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits.

Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents in a timely manner.

Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.

Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure secure system configurations and deployments.

Perform root cause analysis of security breaches and provide actionable recommendations.

Lead the technical investigation of security incidents and prepare incident reports.

Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and practices.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Participate in security awareness training and initiatives for the wider organization.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Minimum 5–8 years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity roles.

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are preferred.

Technical Skills

In-depth knowledge of network and system security, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection.

Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm), vulnerability scanners, and forensic tools.

Familiarity with cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Solid understanding of security frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001).

Experience in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.

Ensign InfoSecurity is Southeast Asia’s largest pure‑play cybersecurity firm, and Singapore’s leading cyber security services provider. It was established by the merger of StarHub’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (COE) and its subsidiary, Accel Systems & Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Accel), along with Certis’ Cyber Security arm, Quann. Ensign InfoSecurity brings together more than 15 years of experience in the cyber security business with an extensive Asian footprint. The company is headquartered in Singapore and has offices in Malaysia and Hong Kong. It has a workforce of around 500 certified security professionals with skills in the provision of comprehensive cyber security services. Core competencies include design, validation and management of security solutions, as well as consulting, incident response and forensic services.

For more information, visit www.ensigninfosecurity.com.