Specialist, Security Engineering

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• Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits
• Flexi working hours arrangements
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Job Summary

Support the development, testing, implementation and continuous improvement of cybersecurity technologies and solutions. This role provides hands-on experience across security testing, technology evaluations, application development, automation, AI security and project delivery.

The Day-to-Day Activities

• Conduct security testing and assessments of applications, infrastructure, systems and security solutions to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses and configuration gaps.
• Support Proof of Concept (PoC) activities, technology evaluations and lab testing to assess security capabilities, integration needs, performance and suitability for enterprise use.
• Develop and maintain internal security applications, tools, scripts, APIs and utilities to improve cybersecurity operations, visibility, integration and engineering efficiency.
• Build automation and system integrations to simplify security processes, data collection, analysis, alert enrichment and repetitive engineering tasks.
• Support the development, testing and improvement of AI security capabilities, including secure AI and Large Language Model (LLM) usage, AI application protection, prompt and data security controls, security monitoring and the use of AI in cybersecurity solutions.
• Participate in cybersecurity projects covering technical design, planning, configuration, integration, testing, deployment and production implementation, working with internal teams, technology partners and vendors.
• Support the installation, configuration, integration, testing, security hardening and commissioning of cybersecurity solutions. Ensure solutions meet approved technical and security requirements before operational handover.
• Perform configuration reviews, security tuning, technology upgrades and engineering improvements to strengthen the effectiveness, resilience and security of deployed technologies.
• Prepare and maintain solution designs, configuration guides, test cases, PoC findings, implementation and commissioning records, operational procedures and knowledge articles.
• Research emerging cybersecurity technologies, attack methods and security engineering approaches—including cloud, automation and AI security—and recommend practical improvements to strengthen the organisation's cybersecurity capabilities.
  
  

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Between 0 and 3 years of relevant experience. Fresh graduates with strong technical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, web applications, cloud computing and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Exposure to scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell or JavaScript.
• Basic understanding of APIs, system integration, software development and automation.
• Interest in or exposure to AI, Large Language Models and AI security is an advantage.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing concepts and security testing tools is beneficial.
• Analytical, structured and attentive to detail, with a hands-on approach and willingness to learn.
• Able to communicate and document technical information clearly.
• Collaborative, accountable and focused on delivering results when working with internal teams, partners and vendors.
  
  

Employment Type: Permanent

Min. Education: Bachelor's Degree

Industry: IT / Science & Technology,Other Industries,TELCO

Spoken Language: Malay, English

Written Language: Malay, English

What's Next Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.