Cybersecurity (SOC) Analyst

WHO WE ARE

S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005 weve helped some of the most demanding clients in the world solve some of their toughest information security challenges.

Weve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. Were committed to developing sharp curious driven individuals who want to think critically solve complex problems and achieve success.

But we also know that work isnt everything. Its about the lives and careers it helps us build. Were immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our peoples wellbeing learning and ideas every day.

Were excited youre thinking about joining us.

WORKING IN CYBER AT S-RM

Our Cyber Security division is the fastest-growing part of S-RM. The cyber sector is always evolving and our Managed Services Advisory and Incident Response practices are in more demand than ever.

Were building a team to meet this challenge. Were quick to respond innovate and improve. We dont get too hung up on hierarchy or bureaucracy. If your ideas are good enough well empower you to implement them. If youre the best person to talk to a customer youll get that opportunity regardless of the title in your email signature. And when you need a hand your team will always have your back.

We also dont believe theres a typical cyber security professional. Weve built a team of intelligence analysts technical specialists software developers investigators risk managers and more. Youll always find a range of perspectives and expertise to help you learn and grow.

If that sounds like your kind of team wed like to hear from you.

THE ROLE

Our Security Operations Centre is a critical part of our Cybersecurity divisions success.

As a Cybersecurity Analyst (SOC) you will deploy your cybersecurity expertise in a vital delivery role across our managed detection and response services.

In this role you will use infrastructure and tools that power our Security Operations Center (SOC) to deliver desired security outcomes for our managed services clients. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with security tools such as SIEM SOAR EDR and other advanced technology. You will have a proven ability to respond effectively to security incidents. This hybrid role involves both remote work and some in-office presence for collaboration teamwork and development.

Delivery

• Monitor Security Events: Continuously monitor and analyse security alerts from EDR SIEM and other security tools to detect suspicious activities or potential threats.

• Incident Response: Conduct investigations and respond to security incidents executing containment mitigation and remediation steps as necessary.

• Threat Hunting: Proactively search for indicators of compromise (IoCs) and advanced threats within the environment utilising both automated tools and manual analysis.

• Threat Detection: Use expertise to tune detection rules automate workflows and improve incident detection accuracy.

• Log Analysis: Perform in-depth log analysis from firewalls endpoint protection platforms and other solutions to investigate complex incidents.

• Threat Intelligence: Stay informed of emerging threats and collaborate with the threat intelligence team to enhance detection capabilities.

• Incident Reporting and Documentation: Ensure detailed documentation of incidents responses and resolutions to maintain a clear incident management process.

• Shift Work: Participate in a 24/7 shift rotation to ensure continuous security monitoring including evening night and weekend shifts.

Growth of the service

• Continuous Improvement: Work closely with other IT teams security engineers and senior SOC members to refine detection processes and improve overall security posture.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with SOC analysts security engineers and IT teams to ensure seamless operation of security tools and alignment with broader cybersecurity practices.

• Security Enhancements: Identify areas for improvement in security monitoring and response capabilities proposing and assist with implementing new solutions where appropriate.

• Collaborating with Global Teams: Work closely with other cyber security teams to ensure seamless integration of SOC operations with our broader cybersecurity initiatives and business units especially Incident Response.

• Contributing to Internal Technical Development Initiatives: When the schedule allows you will have opportunities to participate in and contribute to internal technical development initiatives enhancing our tools processes and overall incident response capabilities.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Candidates with the following qualifications and experience are likely to succeed in our Managed Services practice at S-RM.

That said if you dont think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every boxwere looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.

We nurture a culture of equality diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents experiences and perspectives.

Were looking for:

• Qualifications: A Bachelors degree in a relevant subject for example cybersecurity computer science. Relevant industry certifications are advantageous or evidence of working towards attaining these.

• Experience: 2 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role.

• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of security fundamentals including threat detection incident response endpoint and network security.

• Approach: An investigative mindset. You should be comfortable solving problems with limited information and guidance and be curious to learn.

• Reliability: Our customers depend on us to manage their security and provide cyber-resilience you must be dependable.

• Tools: Expertise in use of EDR is required. Familiarity with other security tools such as SIEM firewalls and IDS/IPS is desirable.

• Incident Response: Experience in responding to and remediating security incidents including credential theft and malware based attacks.

• Threat intelligence: Some demonstrable knowledge of current cyber threat actors their tactics techniques and procedures.

• Threat Detection: Understanding of security monitoring threat detection techniques and the ability to exploit detection systems for optimal performance.

• Communication: Clear and concise verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams; preferably you should be able to communicate technical findings to a non-technical audience. Able to write and format incident reports and summaries.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in Kuala Lumpur by the start of their employment.

OUR BENEFITS

We offer thoughtful balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it including:

• 20 days paid holiday each year: in addition to public holidays as well as 1 additional day of leave for every year you work at S-RM up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Flexible working: work a minimum of two days a week in the office and the remainder remotely choose your hours between 7am and 7pm.
• Pension scheme: S-RM contributes to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Life Insurance: help someone you love should something happen to you. (Further details coming soon.)
• Company-paid private medical and dental insurance. (Further details coming soon.)
• Company-paid maternity paternity and fertility treatment leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme: free access to specialist support services including counselling as well as an online portal of useful articles tips and tools. Available 24/7 365 days a year.

To apply for this role please send your CV to: Job Application for Cybersecurity (SOC) Analyst at S-RM