Threat Detection and Incident Response Specialist

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global pharmaceutical leader dedicated to innovation and patient care. This role offers the opportunity to supervise a dynamic security team, ensuring robust incident response and security monitoring. You will engage in forensic analysis, develop security detection logic, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security automation. With a strong emphasis on career development and mentorship, this position is ideal for those passionate about cybersecurity and eager to defend against sophisticated threats. Be part of a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Mentorship in cybersecurity

Competitive benefits

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years in incident response, threat hunting, or cybersecurity operations.
• Strong experience in IT security monitoring and forensic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a diverse team and manage security monitoring.
• Conduct forensic analysis and manage incident response activities.

Skills

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Cybersecurity Operations

Forensic Analysis

IT Security Monitoring

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in business, technical, or scientific fields

Tools

Encase

X-Ways

Volatility

FTK

Splunk

Wireshark

Job description

• Work in a global, innovative, and collaborative environment.
• Competitive benefits and career development programs.

About Our Client

A global pharmaceutical leader focused on innovation and patient care. With a strong emphasis on research and technology, they protect critical data and defend against evolving cyber threats.

Job Description

• Supervise and manage a diverse team, fostering a cohesive and positive working culture.
• Evaluate performance, provide coaching, and develop career improvement plans.
• Ensure regional delivery around security monitoring and incident response.
• Monitor security controls and respond to suspicious activity reports.
• Act as an escalation point for advanced security threats and tactics.
• Conduct forensic analysis of assets, malware, and system logs.
• Manage incident response activities, including containment and remediation planning.
• Develop and refine security detection logic and sensor tuning.
• Utilize SIEM and big data tools to identify abnormal activity and gain security insights.
• Develop content for security tools and dashboards.
• Work with engineering teams to implement security automation and playbooks.
• Research and test new security technologies to enhance detection capabilities.
• Perform host-based and network analysis, malware analysis, and forensic investigations.
• Document response procedures, playbooks, and investigation findings.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for major security incidents.

The Successful Applicant

• University degree in business, technical, or scientific fields, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, CISA, CRISC.
• 6+ years in incident response, threat hunting, or cybersecurity operations.
• Strong experience in IT security monitoring, forensic analysis, and risk management.
• Familiarity with IT security frameworks (ISO 2700x, NIST, ITIL, Hitrust).
• Proficiency in forensic tools (Encase, X-Ways, Volatility, FTK, Splunk, Wireshark).
• Knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) tactics and defense strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical industry security requirements.
• Experience with security incidents involving medical devices.
• Project management experience in cybersecurity operations.

What's on Offer

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  Be part of an advanced security team defending against sophisticated threats.
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  Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship in cybersecurity.
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  Work in a global, innovative, and collaborative environment.
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  Competitive benefits and career development programs.