Valmont Industries, Inc. Hiring! Full Time Information Technology Security Analyst in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Associate IT Security Analyst

Location: Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur

Type: Permanent

Protect our global digital landscape and build your cybersecurity career with Valmont Industries.

Valmont Industries is looking for an Associate IT Security Analyst to join our Global IT Security team. In this role, you'll help safeguard our enterprise systems by monitoring security infrastructure, responding to security incidents, supporting vulnerability management, and ensuring our security platforms remain effective and compliant.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career cybersecurity professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in a multinational environment while working with enterprise-grade security technologies.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and maintain enterprise security solutions to ensure optimal performance.
• Support the identification, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across systems and networks.
• Respond to security alerts and incidents, working closely with internal IT teams and external vendors to resolve issues.
• Participate in security incident investigations, root cause analysis, and post-incident reporting.
• Perform security configuration updates, including policies, signatures, and system settings.
• Assist in administering security platforms and ensuring compliance with corporate security standards.
• Review system logs and conduct vulnerability assessments to identify potential risks.
• Process and implement approved changes to security infrastructure.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.

Key Skills

• Information & Network Security
• Security Incident Response
• Vulnerability Assessment & Remediation
• Windows & Linux Administration
• Firewalls & Endpoint Security
• Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDS/IPS)
• DNS, VPN, SSL/TLS & Network Security
• Security Monitoring & Log Analysis
• Troubleshooting & Technical Support

Preferred Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Other relevant cybersecurity certifications are an advantage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Approximately 3 year of experience in Information Security, IT Infrastructure, or Systems Administration.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with enterprise security technologies, including firewalls, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and web or email security solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning.