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KPMG In Malaysia - Advisory - TRC - Experienced Hires - Cyber Defense & Incident ResponseKPMG Malaysia · Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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KPMG In Malaysia - Advisory - TRC - Experienced Hires - Cyber Defense & Incident Response

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-28 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Full-time Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market RM20,000–RM28,000/mo

About the Company

KPMG Malaysia's Cyber Defense & Incident Response team operates within our Technology Risk & Cybersecurity practice under Technology Consulting. Cybersecurity is a strategic growth priority for the firm as organisations face a rapidly evolving, increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. Our Cyber Defense & Incident Response professionals help organisations detect, respond to and recover from cyber threats by strengthening security operations, vulnerability management, offensive security capabilities and threat intelligence. We combine advanced technical expertise with industry aligned frameworks to help clients build resilient, future ready security programmes . Hands on role in vulnerability management, security testing and cyber defense operations Exposure to enterprise grade tools and real world threat scenarios Opportunity to build strong technical depth under experienced cyber leaders Clear development pathway towards cyber leadership roles Senior delivery role with hands on involvement in defensive and offensive security engagements Opportunity to work across vulnerability management, threat detection and incident response Exposure to advanced security tooling and emerging technologies, including AI driven detection Platform to grow leadership capability and contribute to service innovation Strategic leadership role driving the Cyber Defense & Incident Response service line High visibility with senior client leadership and internal stakeholders Opportunity to shape next generation Cyber Defense and offensive security offerings Strong influence on methodology development, thought leadership and talent mentoring Hands on participation in cyber defense and offensive security engagements Exposure to regulated and threat driven environments Continuous learning in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and attack simulation Close collaboration with Managers, Associate Directors and SOC teams Hands on leadership of cyber defense engagements

Requirements

  • ● Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
  • ● Experience range:
  • ● Senior Associate: 3-6 years
  • ● Manager: 8-10 years
  • ● Associate Director: 10+ years
  • ● Experience in Cyber Defense, Offensive Security or broader Cybersecurity roles
  • ● Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and project management skills
  • ● Ability to perform in fast paced, results driven environments
  • ● Willingness to travel where required
  • ● BNM RMiT (June 2023)
  • ● NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • ● ISO 27001:2022
  • ● Securities Commission Malaysia GTRM
  • ● Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7
  • ● NetSparker / Acunetix, ZAP
  • ● Veracode, Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Nikto
  • ● Experience with SOC environments and threat detection architectures
  • ● Strong understanding of attack vectors, malware, TTPs and adversary behaviour
  • ● OSCP, OSWP
  • ● CREST, CEH
  • ● CHFI, CCMRE
  • ● CISSP, CISM, GIAC or equivalent
  • ● Strong technical foundation with a desire to deepen cyber specialization
  • ● High attention to quality, documentation and learning
  • ● Strong technical leadership with developing people management capability
  • ● Ability to earn trust through delivery quality and technical credibility
  • ● Proven success advising senior executives and leading security teams
  • ● Strong people leadership, mentoring and service line ownership mindset
  • ● A Friendly Pre-Screening Call - We want you to feel empowered and informed throughout the process
  • ● Interview Stage - Our recruitment team will reach out for an initial chat - nothing intimidating, just a conversation to get to know you better. If shortlisted, you'll be invited for an interview in one of the following formats: Virtual interview or Interview at the KPMG In Malaysia Office
  • ● By submitting your application, you consent to KPMG in Malaysia processing your personal data for recruitment-related purposes, including candidate assessment, reference checks, background screening, and consideration for future employment opportunities, in accordance with our Privacy Notice for Candidates: https://kpmg.com/my/en/misc/privacy-notice-for-candidates.html