SOC Shift Leader (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

SOC Shift Leader (Cybersecurity): Leading and coordinating Security Operations Centre activities with an accent on monitoring, detection, and incident response. Focus on overseeing analyst activities, ensuring SLA adherence, and coordinating threat mitigation.

Location: Must have permission to work in Malaysia

Company

hirify.global is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy specializing in advisory, managed services, and incident response.

What you will do

• Lead and manage SOC operations and daily activities of SOC Analysts during assigned shifts.
• Coordinate incident triage, investigation, containment, and escalation to ensure effective threat response.
• Continuously monitor and analyze security alerts from EDR, SIEM, and other security tools.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational incidents and provide technical guidance to analysts.
• Maintain shift handovers and prepare operational reports and incident summaries for stakeholders.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and contribute to internal technical development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a relevant subject.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations or SOC environments.
• Permission to work in Malaysia by the start of employment.
• Expertise in EDR is required; familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, and firewalls is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current cyber threat actors, their TTPs, and threat detection techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• 20 days paid holiday annually, with additional days granted based on tenure.
• Contribution to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) per legislative requirements.
• Company-paid private medical and dental insurance.
• Comprehensive life insurance and 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company-paid maternity, paternity, and fertility treatment leave.