IT Security Specialist

**Location**: Malaysia : Kuala Lumpur
**State**: None
**Country**: Malaysia**Our purpose points the way**
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.- We’re here to better our world with biology.**IT Security Specialist (Workspace Security)**
- We are seeking an experienced IT Security Specialist to join our Global IT Operations Center in Kuala Lumpur.- As part of the Cyber Defense Center (CDC)—a defensive (blue) team, you will serve as an IT Security Specialist focusing on Workspace Security, while actively engaging in various cybersecurity disciplines daily. This role involves close collaboration with IT teams at our headquarters in Denmark and globally, including the Infrastructure, Service Desk, and Digital Workplace teams.- While Novonesis operates across 120 sites worldwide, this role requires you to safeguard the company’s IT assets globally, hosted both internally and externally.**Tasks and Responsibilities**
1) Establish and develop Workspace Security capabilities within the CDC.-
- 3) Operate, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot cybersecurity solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.- 4) Participate in multidisciplinary projects as the cybersecurity expert.- 5) Perform incident response and recovery actions.- 6) Continuously fine-tune and strengthen the overall security posture of Novonesis.- 7) Support the CDC team with daily tasks.- 8) Manage IT ticket queues, addressing user requests, and dispatching incidents as needed.- 9) Execute any other cybersecurity-related tasks as directed by the line manager.**Education, Experience and Technical Expertise Required**

**Education**:An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a two
- or four-year college or university is required.**Experience**:Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in setting up, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting various cybersecurity solutions.**Technical Expertise**: Proficient knowledge and hands-on experience in at least four of the following areas:
- 1) Incident Handling - Experience in managing cybersecurity alerts and incidents is a must.- 2) Endpoint and Mobile Security Solutions - Experience with antivirus, drive encryption, EDR/XDR, MDM, and similar tools.-
- 4) Identity Security-Experience with PAM, ITDR, MFA, conditional access, and other identity management tools.-
- 6) Device Configuration - Proficient in securing devices via configuration policies, such as GPO and Intune.- 7) OS Hardening - Familiarity with standards like CIS or NIST, with the ability to customize configurations for specific environments.- 8) Data Loss Prevention (DLP) - Operational experience with DLP solutions and related daily tasks.- 9) File Sharing and Collaboration Platform Security - Skills in securing platforms such as Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.- 10)Microsoft Security Suite - Familiarity with the Microsoft Security suite is a plus.**Personal Profile**
- Cybersecurity-driven mindset with responsibility and proactivity.
- Positive, solution-oriented attitude and pride in professional work.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask.
- Eagerness to learn and develop technical skills. - Excellent cooperation skills and team contribution.- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

**Working location and Hours**
- Malaysian working hours: 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday.
- Participate in on-call standby with monthly rotation.
- Available for 24/7 response to major security incidents.
- Limited travel expected, with potential visits to Denmark and other sites.

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