Cybersecurity Lead Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-21 Selangor, Malaysia Full-time Hybrid ICT

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

RM18,000–RM28,000/mo (RM216,000–RM336,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Cybersecurity Lead Engineer/Level 3 Engineer to join our Managed Services team. This role is responsible for providing deep technical expertise , leading critical incident management and supporting large enterprise or MNC client in maintaining and improving their cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with leading security products , strong analytical thinking and the ability to guide both customer and internal team toward operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Act as L3 escalation point for complex cybersecurity and infrastructure incidents.
  • Lead major incident calls and coordinate with vendors (e.g. Trellix, Imperva, Trend Micro).
  • Perform policy fine-tuning, troubleshooting and root cause analysis across supported technologies.
  • Serve as the technical focal point for customers, ensuring satisfaction and service quality.
  • Mentor L1/L2 engineers and drive process and service improvements .
  • Participate in change management , automation and security enhancement initiatives.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, documentation and knowledge base within the managed services team.
  • Assist customers with high-priority or business-critical incidents ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Maintain proactive communication and manage customer expectations to ensure high levels of satisfaction.

Requirements

  • 6-10 years' experience in cybersecurity/managed services with exposure to MNC clients .
  • Strong knowledge in network security, endpoint and cloud security .
  • Excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated, well-organized and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
  • Certifications such as ITIL, CISSP, CISM, CEH are an advantage.