Threat Detection and Automation Engineer, GSOC

Prudential plc; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global security firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Threat Detection and Automation Engineer to design and maintain security solutions. In this role, you'll ensure the operation of the Global Security Operations Center while collaborating with the team on security technologies. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of IT experience focused on engineering and security tools, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT focusing on engineering, network, and security.
• Extensive experience with security solutions and frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain technology infrastructure of the GSOC.
• Ensure the smooth operation of GSOC tools and systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for GSOC.

Skills

Engineering

Network security

Security solutions

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

VPN

Endpoint security

Job description

This job is for a Threat Detection and Automation Engineer at Prudential's Global Security Operations Center. You might like this job because you’ll design and maintain tech solutions that protect against security threats, making a real impact!

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion is assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact on the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Prudential is seeking a highly motivated and experienced GSOC (Global Security Operations Center) Engineer to join our team. The GSOC Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and tuning the technology infrastructure and systems that support the GSOC analysts, while ensuring smooth and efficient operations from our tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the technology infrastructure and systems of the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
• Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the GSOC and identify and troubleshoot tooling issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the GSOC systems and solutions.
• Collaborate with the GSOC team and other members of the global security team to ensure that the GSOC tools, systems, and software are aligned with the overall GSOC objectives.
• Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to GSOC Analysts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT with a focus on engineering, network, and security.
• Extensive experience with network and security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), SIEM, VPN, and endpoint security.
• Knowledge of industry‑standard security frameworks and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of security technologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the group in formation security practice.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Coordination and communication amongst geographically dispersed teams.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part‑time / fixed‑term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third‑party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.