Manufacturing Station in Malaysia - Global Senior Network Security Engineer / Analyst
Location: Johor Bahru or Penang, Malaysia
Gross Salary: RM 12,000 - 25,000 ( Depends on Experience and Working Skill )
Job Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Director, Infrastructure Architecture & Engineering
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer/Analyst to play a critical role in safeguarding our enterprise network environment. This position is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing advanced network security solutions while proactively detecting, investigating, and mitigating security threats. The role demands strong technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and a solid understanding of regulatory compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, configure, and maintain firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, NAC, and WAF solutions.
- Manage next-generation firewalls (NGFW), with hands-on Palo Alto expertise required.
- Apply zero-trust architecture (ZTA) principles to strengthen enterprise network defenses.
- Optimize segmentation and micro-segmentation to enhance isolation and reduce attack surface.
- Deploy and maintain DDoS protection, DNS security, and secure web filtering.
- Secure cloud connectivity with AWS transport/security services (VPCs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, etc.).
- Monitor traffic, detect anomalies, and respond to incidents using SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence tools.
- Lead incident response activities, including forensic investigations and root cause analysis.
- Partner with SOC teams to improve threat visibility and enable proactive threat hunting.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and firewall policy reviews.
- Maintain compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and other security frameworks.
- Automate network security processes through Python, Ansible, or similar scripting tools.
- Streamline firewall rule lifecycle and change management procedures.
- Explore AI/ML-driven security tools to strengthen threat detection and prevention.
- Contribute to risk assessments for vendors and third-party integrations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
- 5+ years in network security engineering, analysis, or similar roles.
- Deep expertise in firewall configuration, secure network design, and IDS/IPS.
- Proven experience with Cisco or Palo Alto solutions (Palo Alto preferred).
- Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms and packet/traffic analysis tools.
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud network security and related services.
- Familiarity with encryption standards, PKI, and remote access technologies.
- Exposure to incident response frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, or SANS IR.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Aruba ClearPass NAC implementation and management experience.
- Relevant certifications such as:
CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
PCNSE - Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Engineer
CCNP Security - Cisco Certified Network Professional Security
GIAC certifications - GSEC, GCIA, or GCIH
We appreciate every application and assure you that all resumes are carefully reviewed.
Our selection process is efficient and typically completed within 3 working days.
If you do not hear from us within this period, it likely means your application was not shortlisted by our client. We encourage you to continue exploring other opportunities to maximize your chances of success.
Interested WhatsApp +65 83613502
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