SOC Analyst

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CompTIA Security+

CySA+

CEH

GCIH

SC-200

Job summary

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd seeks an experienced SOC Analyst in Kuala Lumpur for a contract role. You will monitor security alerts, investigate threats, and coordinate incident response across the organisation.

You’ll work onsite with a lean team focused on cutting-edge AI and IT security services. The role requires 6 months to 2 years in SOC operations, SIEM experience (Splunk/Sentinel/QRadar), and scripting ability.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field.
• 6 months to 2 years of SOC operations, cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, or related role.
• Knowledge of network, endpoint, cloud, and identity security.
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar.
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS, EDR tools, Windows, Linux, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Basic scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security alerts, logs, and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, EDR, and other security tools.
• Identify and investigate potential threats such as malware, phishing, unauthorised access, and insider risks.
• Triage and respond to security incidents, assessing their scope, severity, and impact.
• Contain threats by isolating affected systems, blocking malicious activity, and supporting remediation efforts.
• Support digital forensic investigations and identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs).
• Conduct threat-hunting activities using behavioural analysis and threat intelligence.
• Escalate critical incidents and collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and external teams for resolution.
• Fine-tune SIEM rules and alerts to enhance detection capabilities and reduce false positives.
• Maintain incident records, prepare reports, and assist with security audits and compliance requirements.

Skills

SOC operations

Cybersecurity monitoring

Incident response

Threat analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

QRadar

IDS/IPS

EDR tools

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

Employment type: Contract

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd established since 2012, helping regional enterprises drive digital transformation through Agentic AI Services, AI Automation & Integration, Data Engineering, AI Training, and IT Managed Services. We are a lean, high-impact team where engineers work directly on cutting-edge AI products serving enterprise clients across Malaysia and the region.

We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats, ensuring the protection of critical assets across the organisation.

SOC Analyst

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work Mode: Onsite

Employment type: Contract

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd established since 2012, helping regional enterprises drive digital transformation through Agentic AI Services, AI Automation & Integration, Data Engineering, AI Training, and IT Managed Services. We are a lean, high-impact team where engineers work directly on cutting-edge AI products serving enterprise clients across Malaysia and the region.

We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats, ensuring the protection of critical assets across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security alerts, logs, and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, EDR, and other security tools.
• Identify and investigate potential threats such as malware, phishing, unauthorised access, and insider risks.
• Triage and respond to security incidents, assessing their scope, severity, and impact.
• Contain threats by isolating affected systems, blocking malicious activity, and supporting remediation efforts.
• Support digital forensic investigations and identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs).
• Conduct threat-hunting activities using behavioural analysis and threat intelligence.
• Escalate critical incidents and collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and external teams for resolution.
• Fine-tune SIEM rules and alerts to enhance detection capabilities and reduce false positives.
• Maintain incident records, prepare reports, and assist with security audits and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 months to 2 years of relevant experience in SOC operations, cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, or a related role.
• Knowledge of network, endpoint, cloud, and identity security.
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar.
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS, EDR tools, Windows, Linux, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Basic scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-have:

• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ certification.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) certification.

Why Join Us

• Directly impact the security and resilience of the organisation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and exposure to the latest cybersecurity technologies.
• Potential for contract extension or conversion to a permanent role.
• Collaborative environment that values expertise and commitment to cybersecurity excellence.

We are local 100% Malaysian-owned MSC status company established in 2006 serving ASEAN region. Our core competencies are in IT Managed Services, Dev/Ops, Outsourcing, Analytics development services, and Microsoft Platform development such as SharePoint, Power Platform, Dynamics CRM, and .NET/Mobile Application development. We help our clients to realize their results through digital transformation using our innovative IT services and software solutions.

We are local 100% Malaysian-owned MSC status company established in 2006 serving ASEAN region. Our core competencies are in IT Managed Services, Dev/Ops, Outsourcing, Analytics development services, and Microsoft Platform development such as SharePoint, Power Platform, Dynamics CRM, and .NET/Mobile Application development. We help our clients to realize their results through digital transformation using our innovative IT services and software solutions.