SOC Security Analyst & Incident Response (KL)

MSP Systems; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Security Analyst/Support (SOC) to join its Security Operations Centre in Kuala Lumpur on a full-time basis. You will monitor, detect and respond to security threats across client IT environments, working in a 24/7 SOC to identify, investigate and resolve incidents promptly.

The role offers the opportunity to grow cybersecurity expertise while protecting valuable assets and sensitive data. Immediate start from Jalan Duta, KL area is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent.
• Professional IT security certification such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP.
• Willing to work 24x7 on rotating shifts in SOC.
• Experience in security monitoring, threat detection and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, protocols).
• Familiar with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls and endpoint protection.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to document findings clearly; based in Jalan Duta, KL area, immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts and events in real-time.
• Investigate suspicious activities and security incidents to assess severity.
• Document security events with logs and reports for audit purposes.
• Respond to alerts following established protocols and escalation paths.
• Perform log analysis and threat intelligence reviews to identify patterns.
• Support vulnerability assessments and participate in security testing.
• Assist with incident response and forensic investigations as needed.
• Maintain security monitoring dashboards and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement improvements.
• Provide support for security tool configuration and maintenance.

Skills

Security monitoring

Threat detection

Incident response

Networking basics

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

SIEM platforms

IDS/IPS

Firewall technologies

Endpoint protection

Log analysis tools

Python

Bash

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Security Analyst/Support (SOC) to join its Security Operations Centre in Kuala Lumpur on a full-time basis. You will monitor, detect and respond to security threats across client IT environments, working in a 24/7 SOC to identify, investigate and resolve incidents promptly.

The role offers the opportunity to grow cybersecurity expertise while protecting valuable assets and sensitive data. Immediate start from Jalan Duta, KL area is expected.