Solution Architect - ICT Security

Scicom MSC Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Malaysia is seeking a Security Analyst to perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing on various systems. Candidates should have a degree in computer science or cybersecurity, alongside at least two years of experience in the ICT industry. The role includes analyzing security threats from multiple sources and collaborating within a team. This position offers an attractive salary of RM7,000 alongside other benefits within a six-month contract.

Benefits

Attractive Salary

Performance related bonus

12 days Annual Leave

14 days Medical Leave

Qualifications

• A Degree in computer science/cybersecurity or equivalent from a recognized university/institute.
• At least two years ICT industry experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting.
• Teamwork skills and good written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular vulnerability scanning on servers, endpoints, applications, and databases.
• Conduct penetration testing on web and mobile applications, and network infrastructure.
• Analyze and respond to security threats from various data sources.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning

Penetration testing

Incident response

Firewall monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Degree in computer science/cybersecurity or equivalent

Tools

VAPT tools

Job description

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Perform regular vulnerability scanning on servers, endpoints, applications, databases, network devices, and cloud systems.
• Analyze scan results, validate false positives, and prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity and risk.
• Conduct manual and automated penetration testing such as Web and mobile applications, Network infrastructure (internal and external), APIs and cloud environments.
• Monitor compliance with relevant frameworks for the cloud environments (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Monitoring, troubleshooting security and network events.
• Analyze and respond to security threats from Firewall (FW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Antivirus (AV), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and other security threat data sources.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, MITRE ATT&CK, and common exploit techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with VAPT tools and manual testing techniques.

Requirements for the Role:

• A Degree in computer science/cybersecurity or equivalent from a recognized university/institute.
• At least two years ICT industry experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting.
• Interpersonal skills and experience in presenting security incidents.
• Teamwork skills.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Work experience in a SOC is an added advantage.
• ICT security certifications are an added advantage.

The Package:

• Attractive Salary (RM7,000).
• Performance related bonus for confirmed staff.
• 6 months contract.
• 12 days Annual Leave.
• 14 days Medical Leave.
• Working Location: Kuala Lumpur.