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Senior Specialist - Security Engineering

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR13,000 - MYR15,000 per month (MYR156,000 - MYR180,000 per year) View Job Description
Design and engineer cutting-edge cyber defense capabilities that empower a global security operations center to detect, respond, and adapt to evolving threats.
  • Collaborate with a team of experts across threat detection, forensics, and autom
  • Access top-tier security tools and platforms to innovate and grow your technical

About Our Client

You'll be joining a global, mission-driven organization operating at the forefront of innovation in science and technology. The cybersecurity function plays a critical role in safeguarding digital infrastructure and sensitive data worldwide. You'll work in a highly collaborative and diverse environment where security is prioritized at every level, and your work directly contributes to the protection of vital digital assets.

Job Description



  • Develop, implement, and manage security use cases in SIEM platforms (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk).


  • Design alerting and detection content across various tools: DLP, EDR, XDR, WAF.


  • Collaborate with internal teams, application owners, and platform engineers to align security alerts with business needs.


  • Enhance detection rules regularly based on evolving threats and operational feedback.


  • Support automation efforts with SOAR platforms to streamline response workflows.


  • Troubleshoot and optimize alert configurations across multiple security technologies.


  • Contribute to cross-functional investigations and incident response activities.


  • Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support operational readiness.

The Successful Applicant



  • 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, ideally within Security Operations or Engineering.


  • Proficient in SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), DLP, XDR, and related security tools.


  • Hands-on experience in designing and tuning detection rules and developing SOAR playbooks.


  • Working knowledge of Python (especially SDKs for integrations/automation).


  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework.


  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in a global environment.


  • Comfortable working flexible hours and participating in rotational on-call duties.


  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).

What's on Offer



  • Be part of a world-class Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) with a proactive, engineering-first approach to defense.


  • Collaborate with a team of experts across threat detection, forensics, and automation.


  • Access top-tier security tools and platforms to innovate and grow your technical skills.


  • Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports global collaboration.



Contact
Prassath Jayakumar
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6704420
Phone number
+60 3 2302 4090

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Security
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Prassath Jayakumar
Consultant contact
+60 3 2302 4090
Job Reference
JN-032025-6704420

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.