Senior SOC Analyst - 24/7 Incident Response & Mentoring

RHB Bank Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RHB Bank Berhad is seeking a highly skilled IT Security Analyst to join our 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Malaysia. This Level 2 role focuses on incident detection, analysis, escalation and proactive security monitoring to strengthen the bank’s cybersecurity posture.

You will mentor Level-1 analysts, perform in-depth investigations using SIEM and forensic tools, and drive continuous improvements to incident response processes in a fast-paced banking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience in Security Operations Centre (SOC) environments, preferably in L2 or equivalent roles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause and threat analysis.
• Proficiency in investigative tools such as SIEM, packet capture analysis, host forensics, and memory analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of the cybersecurity threat landscape, including tools, tactics, and techniques used in attacks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and mentor junior analysts.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., SANS, GIAC, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or similar) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and escalate: respond to security alerts 24x7; act as escalation point for Level‑1 analysts.
• In‑Depth Analysis: perform due diligence and in‑depth analysis on escalated alerts; assist in threat hunting.
• Incident Response: participate in incident response steps and root cause analysis; recommend mitigations.
• Coaching and mentoring: support Level‑1 analysts with advanced analysis and containment guidance.
• Continuous Improvement: suggest improvements to processes and tuning of security systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Documentation & Reporting: ensure processes are documented and updated regularly.

Skills

SOC experience

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Communication

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

SIEM

Packet capture

Host forensics

Memory analysis

Job description

RHB Bank Berhad is seeking a highly skilled IT Security Analyst to join our 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Malaysia. This Level 2 role focuses on incident detection, analysis, escalation and proactive security monitoring to strengthen the bank’s cybersecurity posture.

You will mentor Level-1 analysts, perform in-depth investigations using SIEM and forensic tools, and drive continuous improvements to incident response processes in a fast-paced banking environment.