SOC Analyst - Threat Detection & Response

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

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.