Hiredly X Hiring! Full Time IT Security Specialist in , Earn up to MYR 12,500 - Ricebowl

This role specialises in protecting the organisation’s systems, networks, and information assets by implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving IT security controls. The position plays a key role in incident response, security architecture design, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation while acting as the in-house subject matter expert for cybersecurity matters.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Incident Management

• Lead daily IT security operations including monitoring servers, networks, endpoints, and event logs.
• Detect, analyse, and respond to security incidents and cyber threats.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, patch management, penetration test assessments, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.

Security Architecture & Risk Management

• Design and implement system, network, and application security controls.
• Identify risks, threats, and vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support security enhancement projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance, Audit & Policy Management

• Ensure compliance with internal security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (including BNM guidelines).
• Facilitate internal and external IT security audits and drive remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain IT security policies, procedures, standards, and technical documentation.

Advisory, Training & Stakeholder Support

• Act as in-house IT security subject matter expert for internal teams and projects.
• Conduct security awareness training, briefings, and phishing simulations.
• Support vendor evaluation, project implementation, and security-related procurement processes.