IT Security Lead -SOC and Cybersecurity Solutions

Job Title: Security Lead (SOC & Cybersecurity Solutions)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Security Lead to oversee and enhance our Security Operations Center (SOC) and cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on technical experience in cybersecurity, threat detection, incident response, and SOC operations. You will play a key role in leading a team of cybersecurity professionals, implementing advanced security measures, and ensuring the highest level of protection for our clients.

Key Responsibilities
1. Security Operations & Threat Management
• Lead and manage SOC operations, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, investigation, and response to cybersecurity threats.
• Develop and optimize SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions, ensuring real-time threat intelligence and analytics.
• Analyze security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate rapid responses to security breaches.
• Implement threat hunting methodologies to proactively identify and mitigate security risks.
2. Incident Response & Forensics
• Develop, implement, and improve Incident Response (IR) plans, playbooks, and escalation processes.
• Conduct digital forensics and root cause analysis on security incidents to prevent future occurrences.
• Lead post-incident reviews, create reports, and ensure lessons learned are integrated into security policies.
3. Security Architecture & Compliance
• Design and implement cybersecurity solutions aligned with industry best practices and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) RMiT).
• Assess and enhance network security, endpoint protection, cloud security, and data protection strategies.
• Work closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements.
4. Team Leadership & Technical Guidance
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to SOC analysts, security engineers, and other cybersecurity professionals.
• Conduct regular training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and cybersecurity drills to enhance team capabilities.
• Evaluate and implement cutting-edge cybersecurity tools to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
5. Security Strategy & Innovation
• Stay up to date with the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and defense mechanisms.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies such as AI-driven security analytics, XDR (Extended Detection and Response), and Zero Trust architecture.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop and implement cybersecurity roadmaps and strategies.

Requirements
• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, malware analysis, and forensic investigation tools.
• Proficiency in incident response frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, SANS).
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and cybersecurity frameworks in Malaysia and internationally.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a leading cybersecurity and SOC solutions provider in Malaysia.
• Work with cutting-edge security technologies & frameworks, and a dynamic work environment.
• Lead a team of cybersecurity experts and make a real impact in defending organizations against cyber threats.

If you are a cybersecurity expert with a strong technical background and leadership skills, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of our growing team.