Specialist, Security Operations

TNG Digital Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TNG Digital Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Specialist, Security Operations to monitor and secure our IT environment across on-prem and cloud. The role will detect threats and drive security improvements to our posture.

You will coordinate with engineering and IT teams, respond to incidents, analyze security events, and apply threat intelligence. A 3–5 year background in cloud security and a related degree are required; familiarity with SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and cloud platforms is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Degree in IT security related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cloud security or related fields.
• Basic understanding of IT security technologies, processes, and controls.
• Familiarity with Linux and networking concepts.
• Ability to develop simple scripts using Shell, Python, or C/C++.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Regular security monitoring and assessment across TNGD infrastructures, mainly business network, systems and applications.
• Identify gaps, harden and improve overall security posture of business network, system and applications.
• Ensure changes or deployments adhere to security best practices.
• Monitor and analyze security events, logs, and network traffic across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Implement, monitor, and enhance Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls.
• Respond to security incidents following established incident response procedures and playbooks.
• Investigate and document security incidents, including root cause analysis and lessons learned.
• Utilize SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, firewalls, and cloud security platforms to detect and mitigate threats.
• Maintain and configure security tools to optimize detection and response capabilities.
• Apply threat intelligence data to enhance security posture and incident response capabilities.
• Keep abreast with emerging cybersecurity threats and industry developments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR/XDR

Firewall

WAF

Cloud security

Job description

Specialist, Security Operations##### Contact usLoginBack# Specialist, *Security Operations*NEWKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPermanent#### Duties & Responsibilities* Regular security monitoring and assessment across TNGD infrastructures, mainly business network, systems as well as applications* Continuously identify gaps, harden and improve overall security posture of business network, system and applications.* Ensure any new changes or deployment made on network, systems and applications adhere to security best practices.* Monitor and analyze security events, logs, and network traffic to detect suspicious, unauthorized, or malicious activities across on-premises and cloud environments.* Implement, monitor, and enhance Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls to safeguard customer, financial, and sensitive business information across on-premises and cloud environments.* Respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner, following established incident response procedures and playbooks.* Investigate and document security incidents, including root cause analysis and lessons learned.* Utilize and correlate and analyze data from various security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection and response (EDR), firewalls, and cloud security platforms, to identify and mitigate threats.* Maintain and configure security tools to optimize detection and response capabilities.* Apply threat intelligence data to enhance the organization's security posture and incident response capabilities.* Keep abreast with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, security technologies, and industry developments through threat intelligence and security research, applying relevant insights to enhance the organization's security controls and resilience.#### Requirements* Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Degree in IT Security related field is preferred.* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cloud security or related fields, such as cybersecurity or information security.* Basic technical understanding of IT and cybersecurity technologies, processes, and controls (e.g., Antivirus, Firewall, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, WAF, Proxy, CASB).* Familiarity with Linux operating systems and administration fundamentals.* Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS).* Basic knowledge of cloud technologies and security concepts.* Ability to develop simple scripts or automate tasks using languages such as Shell, Python, or C/C++.* Strong teamwork, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.* Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.* Familiarity with security monitoring concepts and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.* Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity.* Bonus/Advantage:* Hands-on experience managing security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, EDR/XDR, SIEM, or cloud security solutions.* Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Alibaba Cloud.* Familiarity with Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, Crowdstrike, Microsoft Intunes/Defender/Purview and on premise security device management.* Experience with log analysis, malware investigation, or digital forensics.* Exposure to security automation, orchestration, or SOAR platforms.* Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, SC-200 or equivalent industry-recognized certifications are preferred.