Senior Security Specialist

Razer; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Razer in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to strengthen cybersecurity posture and lead high-impact security initiatives across the organization. You will drive vulnerability management, advanced penetration testing, incident response support, and security hardening, working with engineering, cloud, risk, and compliance teams.

This role demands hands-on expertise, strong communication, and the ability to influence security outcomes; on-site work at i-City Shah Alam is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; equivalent practical experience welcome.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on cybersecurity, ethical hacking, web app security, pen testing, and IT/security experience.
• Industry certifications such as Security+, CEH, OSCP, eJPT, eWPT, GIAC, or similar are highly valued.
• Demonstrated leadership in team guidance, project ownership, and cross-functional influence for senior-level roles.
• Strong experience with offensive and defensive security tools (Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Qualys, Splunk).
• Solid understanding of network protocols, OWASP Top 10, vulnerability analysis, and threat detection methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with AWS security controls, IAM, networking, and Linux administration.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills; ability to explain risk to non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of AI tools and automation to improve security operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability assessment across networks, applications, cloud environments, and infrastructure with clear remediation guidance.
• Plan and execute advanced penetration testing across network, web, cloud, and infrastructure layers with prioritized reports.
• Review, strengthen, and optimize security controls including firewall policies and endpoint hardening.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents with triage and containment.
• Serve as escalation point for complex security incidents and coordinate cross-functional response.
• Review, validate, and prioritize bug bounty submissions with researchers and engineers.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, Cloud, Risk, and Compliance to embed security in workflows.
• Advise business stakeholders on security risks, control design, and secure decision-making.
• Support security awareness initiatives and strengthen security culture across the org.
• Contribute to security strategy, standards, and threat intelligence; apply lessons learned.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to improve security testing, triage, and reporting.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Ethical hacking

Web app security

Penetration testing

Incident response

Security governance

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Security

Security certifications welcomed

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nessus

Qualys

Splunk

SIEM platforms

Job description

Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work, offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric #LifeAtRazer experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally.

Job Responsibilities : We are looking for an experienced and highly analytical Senior Information Security Specialist to help strengthen our cybersecurity posture and drive high-impact security initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will lead vulnerability management, advanced penetration testing, incident response support, and security hardening efforts that directly protect our business, products, and customers. You will work closely with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders to translate technical findings into practical risk reduction. This is a role for someone who combines deep hands‑on expertise with sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to influence security outcomes across the enterprise.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability assessment across networks, applications, cloud environments, and infrastructure, providing clear, risk-based remediation guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Plan and execute advanced penetration testing activities across network, web, cloud, and infrastructure layers, and deliver high-quality reports with prioritized recommendations.
• Review, strengthen, and optimize security controls, including firewall policies, network segmentation, endpoint hardening, and other defensive safeguards.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents, ensuring effective triage, containment, eradication, and root cause analysis.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex security incidents and coordinate cross-functional response efforts through resolution.
• Review, validate, and prioritize bug bounty submissions, partnering with researchers and engineering teams to remediate confirmed issues.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, Cloud, Risk, and Compliance teams to embed security best practices into development and operational workflows.
• Advise business stakeholders on security risks, control design, and secure decision-making.
• Support security awareness initiatives and help strengthen security culture across the organization.
• Contribute to security strategy, standards, continuous improvement, and lessons learned based on threat intelligence and emerging risks.
• Use AI-assisted tools and automation to improve security testing, triage, reporting, threat analysis, and repeatable security workflows.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Team Lead or Manager to support departmental goals.

Additional Job Description

• Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate diploma, or professional qualification in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or a related field; equivalent practical experience is welcome.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, web application security, penetration testing, and IT/information security.
• Industry certifications such as Security+, CEH, OSCP, eJPT, eWPT, GIAC, or similar are highly valued.
• Demonstrated leadership in team guidance, project ownership, and cross‑functional influence for senior‑level roles.
• Strong experience with offensive and defensive security tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Qualys, Splunk, SIEM platforms, and similar tools.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, web application security, OWASP Top 10, vulnerability analysis, and threat detection methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS security controls, IAM, networking, and Linux system administration.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and independent working skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to explain technical risk to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of AI tools, AI‑assisted security analysis, and automation using AI to improve security operations, triage, reporting, and detection workflows.
• Willingness to work on‑site in i‑City Shah Alam.

Pre‑Requisites

Razer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, better products, and a stronger culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace for every employee across all the countries we operate in. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under local laws. Where needed, we provide reasonable accommodations - including for disability or religious practices - to ensure every team member can perform and contribute at their best.

Are you game?

At Razer, you’ll be at the forefront of the most exciting industry in the world: gaming. As gaming evolves, so does the ecosystem that powers it: hardware, software and services. Guided by our mission “For Gamers. By Gamers.”, we create cutting‑edge products and experiences that define the ultimate gameplay. Staying true to our mission, we’re relentlessly pushing boundaries and leading the charge in AI for gaming, shaping the future of the industry. At Razer, you won’t just witness this evolution; you’ll help drive it. Joining Razer means being part of a global mission to bring gamers closer to the games they love. Whether you’re crafting the next generation of gaming gear or powering our global operations behind the scenes, you’ll take on meaningful work in a truly international, cross‑cultural environment. The journey toward Being Phenomenal isn’t always easy, but gamers excel through teamwork, grit, and problem‑solving. Our people are what make Razer exceptional. Together, we’ll take Razer to even greater heights.

Razer is proud to be certified a Great Place to Work® in both the United States and Singapore, and recognized as a Singapore Top Employer by the Top Employer Institute, reflecting our commitment to making your journey here a rewarding one.

Equal Opportunity Employer At Razer, we believe diverse teams build better ideas and a stronger culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace for every employee. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by the laws of the countries we operate in. We also provide reasonable accommodations where needed — including for disability or religious practices — so every team member can perform and contribute at their best.