Job Description

Security Operation Centre (SOC) - Monitoring Engineer

Contract 12 months
Location: Subang Hitech, Shah Alam

The Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst

is responsible for monitoring and defending an organization's network infrastructure, applications, and systems from security breaches. The SOC Analyst identifies potential threats, investigates suspicious activities, and ensures the security and stability of the organization's IT systems. This role requires keen attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and an ability to work effectively under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor Security Alerts:

Continuously monitor security systems and dashboards for potential security incidents or anomalies across the network, endpoints, and systems.

Incident Response:

Respond to and investigate security incidents, working to contain and mitigate threats. Perform triage and escalation as necessary.

Threat Intelligence:

Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends. Apply threat intelligence to improve security monitoring and response efforts.

Log Analysis:

Analyze and correlate logs from various security tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM) to identify suspicious activity.

Security Event Investigation:

Conduct in-depth investigations into potential security incidents and provide timely and accurate incident reports.

Collaboration:

Work closely with internal teams (IT, Network, and Development) and external partners (vendors, authorities) to respond to and mitigate security threats.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate records of security incidents, responses, and resolutions. Generate regular security reports for management.

Compliance:

Ensure that security monitoring practices align with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).

Continuous Improvement:

Contribute to the development and improvement of security processes, procedures, and tools.

Skills and Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience:

Previous experience in Cybersecurity, IT security operations, or a SOC environment preferred.

Technical Skills:

Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems such as Splunk, ArcSight, or QRadar. Familiarity with network protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other security technologies. Strong understanding of network security principles and attack vectors (e.g., DDoS, phishing, malware).

Certifications:

Splunk and SOC Analyst

Problem Solving:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.

Communication:

Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM3,700.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Maternity leave Opportunities for promotion Parental leave Professional development
Work Location: In person