Senior Security Specialist

Razer Merchant Services Sdn. Bhd.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Razer Merchant Services Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to strengthen our cybersecurity posture across networks, cloud, and applications.

You will lead vulnerability management, conduct advanced penetration testing, and support incident response while collaborating with engineering, IT, risk, and compliance teams. The role requires hands-on security expertise, strong communication, and the ability to influence security outcomes across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on cybersecurity experience including pen testing and security operations.
• Experience with AWS security controls and Linux administration.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and threat detection methodologies.
• Professional certifications such as Security+, CEH, OSCP are valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability assessments across networks, applications, cloud environments, and infrastructure, providing 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 effective triage and containment.
• Coordinate cross-functional incident response efforts and root cause analysis.
• Review and prioritize bug bounty submissions with researchers and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with IT/DevOps/Risk/Compliance to embed security best practices into pipelines.
• Advise stakeholders on risk, controls, and secure decision-making.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Incident response

Security architecture

Security governance

Communication

Team leadership

AI in security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/InfoSec

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nessus

Qualys

Splunk SIEM

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.

• Lead vulnerability assessments 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.

Qualifications

• 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.