Cybersecurity Specialist

X-FAB Sarawak Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team and contribute to the protection of our global IT infrastructure.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing robust defenses against cyber threats, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with IT security standards. Additionally, they will play a key role in enhancing security awareness through employee training and advising management on strategic security investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting regular security risk analysis and evaluating business needs against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Developing and implementing IT security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintaining all software and hardware appliances related to security.
• Identifying current and emerging technology issues, including security trends, vulnerabilities, and threats.
• Sourcing and implementing new security solutions to better protect the organization.
• Conducting proactive research to analyze security weaknesses and recommend appropriate strategies.
• Developing best practices and security standards for the organization.
• Maintaining systems and controls to protect unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, and deletion of information.
• Researching opportunities to improve information security standards and identifying best practices.
• Designing and implementing procedures and controls necessary to protect information systems and data.
• Providing guidance and direction within information security and among users for the physical protection of information system assets, organization information, and customer data.
• Enhancing systems by implementing and maintaining information security controls.
• Assisting fellow employees with IT security needs.
• Performing regular security audits using tools and providing reports.
• Liaising with vendors to implement security solutions.
• Providing out-of-hours support coverage when scheduled to the support region.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least 5 years of working experience in the related field.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of information security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI DSS).
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining IT security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and management methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks.

Skills:

• Good knowledge of technical and administrative skills in various operating systems, including Microsoft Windows and Linux.
• Extensive knowledge of operating system and database security.
• Good knowledge of IT Security Design Architecture, OSI model, TCP/IP model, Network Security, and Protocols.
• Good knowledge and experience with security infrastructure (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Anti-Malware, DRM, DLP, vulnerability scanners, etc.).
• Good knowledge and familiarity of IT networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Switches, Routers, RADIUS/TACACS+, etc.).
• Able to develop security concepts and participate in the definition of secure IT architectures and IT solutions.
• An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability.
• Outstanding decision-making, communication, and organization skills.
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information].