Threat Detection and Automation Engineer, GSOC

Prudential Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a motivated GSOC Engineer in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves designing and maintaining technology infrastructure to support security operations, ensuring smooth functionality, and documenting procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of IT experience with a focus on network and security, and excellent problem-solving skills. Join us to make an impact and grow your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT focusing on engineering, network, and security.
• Knowledge of industry-standard security frameworks and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Networking and security expertise

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion detection systems (IDS)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

VPN

Endpoint security

Job description

2mo ago , from Prudential Assurance Company Singapore

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 assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to 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.

Requirements

• 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 information 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.