Cyber Security jobs in Malaysia

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Cyber Security Operations – Subject Matter Expert (SME)

We are seeking a technically hands‑on cybersecurity specialist at mid to senior level to drive threat detection, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and complex incident handling, enabling effective prevention, detection, response, and recovery from cyber threats.

• Perform hands‑on detection, analysis, containment, and eradication activities during security incidents.
• Conduct advanced technical investigations including malware analysis, forensics, and threat hunting.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and improvement of detection, response, and recovery procedures.
• Conduct internal penetration tests, red‑team style assessments, and exploit development where required.
• Simulate realistic attacker techniques (TTPs) including black‑hat methodologies within ethical and authorized boundaries.
• Identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across infrastructure, applications, identities, endpoints, and cloud solutions.
• Operate and optimize security tools (EDR, SIEM, SOAR, threat intel platforms, vulnerability scanners).
• Develop detection rules, correlation logic, dashboards, and security automation playbooks.
• Participate in security projects, tabletop exercises, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical input on MSSP findings, alerts, escalations, and service quality.
• Translate technical findings into business‑relevant risk statements.
• Contribute to audits (ISO27001, NIS2, DORA etc.), control evidence, and security reporting.

• Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (hands‑on experience considered)
• Strong security operations experience: incident response, threat hunting, digital forensics
• Hands‑on in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and attacker mindset techniques
• Familiarity with offensive security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, PTES)
• Experience with SOC/MSSP environments and security vendors
• Skilled in scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, etc.)

The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur office located at KL Sentral which is a strategic work location with convenience travelling by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as easy to get to go by public transportation.

• 5‑days work week including complying with Malaysia’s Public Holiday
• International work environment and culture
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely)

Sounds interesting? If you see yourself fitting into this role, please let us know why the role interest you. Apply online through our career portal at https://www.wilhelmsen.com/careers/ under Current Vacancies by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account and thereafter upload your resume and expected salary.

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.