Job Description

Job Title:

SOC Engineer L1

Location:

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Contract:

1-year renewable contract

Experience Required:

1-3+ years

Notice Period:

Maximum 1 month

Shifts:

24x7 rotational (must be comfortable with shift work)

Salary Range:

RM 3,000 - RM 5,000 (Negotiable)

Client:

Leading Cyber Security Service Provider

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented

SOC Engineer L1

to join our company Security Operations Centre team in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents using advanced SIEM and security tools, ensuring the highest level of protection for our clients' infrastructure and data.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, detect, and respond to security alerts and events using SIEM tools such as

Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, Splunk

, etc. Handle

Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)

,

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

, and

Extended Detection & Response (XDR)

tools. Perform

cybersecurity incident triaging

, categorization, and escalation following defined Incident Response Plans. Create and update

playbooks

and

runbooks

for incident handling and response procedures. Manage and update tickets using ITSM tools such as

ServiceNow (SNOW)

or similar. Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and incident trends. Collaborate with L2/L3 SOC analysts and other security teams to resolve incidents effectively. Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions, and process improvements.

Requirements

1-3 years

of experience in a Security Operations Centre, Network Operations, or related cybersecurity role. Hands-on experience with

SIEM

tools (Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, Splunk, etc.). Familiarity with

SOAR, EDR, XDR

tools and workflows. Knowledge of incident response processes, including triaging, containment, and eradication. Experience with ITSM/ticketing tools like

ServiceNow

. Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, latest threats, and best practices. Networking and infrastructure knowledge will be an added advantage. Ability to work in

24x7 rotational shifts

. Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary package (RM 3,000 - RM 5,000, negotiable). Exposure to leading cybersecurity tools and technologies. Opportunity to work with a skilled, collaborative security team. Career growth opportunities in SOC and cybersecurity domains.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM2,000.00 - RM5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Maternity leave Opportunities for promotion Professional development
Application Question(s):

Willing to apply for SOC Analyst L1 Having experience in tools like Sentinel, QRadar, Splunk etc The role requires shift will be 24x7, should be comfortable to work accordingly Willing to apply for contract for the duration of 1 year and extended Citizen of Malaysia Salary will be maximum RM 5000 per month
Work Location: In person