SecOps (Security Operations) Engineer

<p></p> <p data-start="309" data-end="654">We are seeking a <strong data-start="326" data-end="357">SecOps (Security Operations) Engineer</strong>&nbsp;to support daily security operations, including monitoring security systems, responding to incidents, maintaining security tools, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The role involves working closely with IT, network, and application teams to maintain a secure enterprise environment.</p> <hr data-start="656" data-end="659"> <h1 data-section-id="ls18e3" data-start="661" data-end="683">Key Responsibilities</h1> <h3 data-section-id="1glu35b" data-start="685" data-end="728">Security Monitoring &amp; Incident Response</h3> <ul data-start="729" data-end="996"> <li data-section-id="1plqx7j" data-start="729" data-end="815"> <p data-start="731" data-end="815">Monitor security alerts and logs from <strong data-start="769" data-end="812">SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="bqqmpv" data-start="816" data-end="912"> <p data-start="818" data-end="912">Investigate and respond to <strong data-start="845" data-end="867">security incidents</strong> based on defined procedures and playbooks.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="ag3o32" data-start="913" data-end="996"> <p data-start="915" data-end="996">Perform <strong data-start="923" data-end="946">root cause analysis</strong> and document findings for continuous improvement.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1lep1on" data-start="998" data-end="1045">Security Tools &amp; Infrastructure Maintenance</h3> <ul data-start="1046" data-end="1322"> <li data-section-id="15ywp6n" data-start="1046" data-end="1151"> <p data-start="1048" data-end="1151">Maintain and optimize security tools including <strong data-start="1095" data-end="1148">IPS, endpoint protection, DLP, CASB, PAM, and NAC</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1h1n034" data-start="1152" data-end="1241"> <p data-start="1154" data-end="1241">Ensure logging and alerting systems are functioning correctly and tuned for accuracy.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="6o914l" data-start="1242" data-end="1322"> <p data-start="1244" data-end="1322">Assist in onboarding new systems into the <strong data-start="1286" data-end="1321">security monitoring environment</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="pv7ier" data-start="1324" data-end="1357">Policy Compliance &amp; Reporting</h3> <ul data-start="1358" data-end="1627"> <li data-section-id="frgn1n" data-start="1358" data-end="1444"> <p data-start="1360" data-end="1444">Ensure compliance with <strong data-start="1383" data-end="1441">internal security policies and regulatory requirements</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="155oikv" data-start="1445" data-end="1547"> <p data-start="1447" data-end="1547">Generate security reports covering <strong data-start="1482" data-end="1544">incident trends, operational metrics, and security posture</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1gv70og" data-start="1548" data-end="1627"> <p data-start="1550" data-end="1627">Support <strong data-start="1558" data-end="1590">internal and external audits</strong> by providing required documentation.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="k2z1ds" data-start="1629" data-end="1656">Collaboration &amp; Support</h3> <ul data-start="1657" data-end="1903"> <li data-section-id="17f8jvu" data-start="1657" data-end="1746"> <p data-start="1659" data-end="1746">Work closely with <strong data-start="1677" data-end="1715">IT, network, and application teams</strong> to ensure secure operations.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="av86cs" data-start="1747" data-end="1837"> <p data-start="1749" data-end="1837">Provide security guidance during <strong data-start="1782" data-end="1834">system upgrades, deployments, and BAU activities</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="toyya4" data-start="1838" data-end="1903"> <p data-start="1840" data-end="1903">Participate in <strong data-start="1855" data-end="1902">security awareness and training initiatives</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1hqbgzn" data-start="1905" data-end="1931">Continuous Improvement</h3> <ul data-start="1932" data-end="2097"> <li data-section-id="7p12dp" data-start="1932" data-end="2006"> <p data-start="1934" data-end="2006">Recommend improvements to <strong data-start="1960" data-end="2003">security tools, processes, and controls</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="mj08y8" data-start="2007" data-end="2097"> <p data-start="2009" data-end="2097">Stay updated on <strong data-start="2025" data-end="2096">emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity best practices</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2099" data-end="2102"> <h1 data-section-id="12nu1hm" data-start="2104" data-end="2118">Requirements</h1> <h3 data-section-id="g9ewcs" data-start="2120" data-end="2133">Education</h3> <ul data-start="2134" data-end="2222"> <li data-section-id="divscr" data-start="2134" data-end="2222"> <p data-start="2136" data-end="2222">Bachelor’s degree in <strong data-start="2157" data-end="2221">Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or related field</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1n71tnc" data-start="2224" data-end="2238">Experience</h3> <ul data-start="2239" data-end="2762"> <li data-section-id="1t0xgvl" data-start="2239" data-end="2320"> <p data-start="2241" data-end="2320"><strong data-start="2241" data-end="2268">3–5 years of experience</strong> in IT security operations or cybersecurity roles.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="cpfgte" data-start="2321" data-end="2402"> <p data-start="2323" data-end="2402">Hands-on experience with <strong data-start="2348" data-end="2399">SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar)</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="kbxezr" data-start="2403" data-end="2492"> <p data-start="2405" data-end="2492">Experience with <strong data-start="2421" data-end="2489">EDR platforms, firewalls, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="12qnbeq" data-start="2493" data-end="2559"> <p data-start="2495" data-end="2559">Exposure to <strong data-start="2507" data-end="2556">DLP, CASB, and vulnerability management tools</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1e685d1" data-start="2560" data-end="2629"> <p data-start="2562" data-end="2629">Experience in <strong data-start="2576" data-end="2616">enterprise or hybrid IT environments</strong> preferred.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1mdvx40" data-start="2630" data-end="2762"> <p data-start="2632" data-end="2762">Familiarity with <strong data-start="2649" data-end="2761">security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or regulatory standards (e.g., Bank Negara Malaysia RMiT, PDPA)</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2764" data-end="2767"> <h1 data-section-id="lno3uf" data-start="2769" data-end="2787">Technical Skills</h1> <ul data-start="2788" data-end="3169"> <li data-section-id="xz448a" data-start="2788" data-end="2888"> <p data-start="2790" data-end="2888">Strong knowledge of <strong data-start="2810" data-end="2885">network security, identity &amp; access management, and endpoint protection</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1fi7n3a" data-start="2889" data-end="2965"> <p data-start="2891" data-end="2965">Experience in <strong data-start="2905" data-end="2962">log analysis, incident response, and threat detection</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1gzg3n1" data-start="2966" data-end="3024"> <p data-start="2968" data-end="3024">Knowledge of <strong data-start="2981" data-end="3021">Windows and Linux security hardening</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1a7ykal" data-start="3025" data-end="3097"> <p data-start="3027" data-end="3097">Familiarity with <strong data-start="3044" data-end="3094">cloud security (Azure, Microsoft 365 Defender)</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1tfgxg6" data-start="3098" data-end="3169"> <p data-start="3100" data-end="3169">Basic scripting knowledge (<strong data-start="3127" data-end="3151">PowerShell or Python</strong>) is an advantage.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="3171" data-end="3174"> <h1 data-section-id="19xrwcp" data-start="3176" data-end="3204">Certifications (Preferred)</h1> <ul data-start="3205" data-end="3374"> <li data-section-id="1ngn5a0" data-start="3205" data-end="3230"> <p data-start="3207" data-end="3230"><strong data-start="3207" data-end="3228">CompTIA Security+</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="t11w88" data-start="3231" data-end="3269"> <p data-start="3233" data-end="3269"><strong data-start="3233" data-end="3267">Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="1gkzoyh" data-start="3270" data-end="3336"> <p data-start="3272" data-end="3336"><strong data-start="3272" data-end="3334">Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="pmb3ik" data-start="3337" data-end="3374"> <p data-start="3339" data-end="3374"><strong data-start="3339" data-end="3374">GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p></p>