Security Engineer (Blue Team)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global operates a cybersecurity function focused on endpoint protection, security operations, threat detection, and vulnerability management.

What you will do

• Install, configure, and maintain EDR and UEM agents across company endpoints.
• Triage, analyse, and validate security alerts, distinguish true positives from false positives, and escalate confirmed threats.
• Analyse threat intelligence, ingest IOCs and TTPs, and convert relevant findings into detection rules.
• Support daily SOC operations by developing playbooks, processes, and escalation procedures.
• Tune detection rules and alert thresholds, and participate in containment, investigation, forensics, and post-incident reviews.
• Coordinate the bug bounty lifecycle, document validated vulnerabilities, maintain audit logs, and collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams on endpoint compliance.

Requirements

• At least one year of relevant experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of common attack techniques and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Basic knowledge of endpoint hardening, network security fundamentals, and log analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for routine automation are advantageous.

Nice to have

• CompTIA Security+, CySA+, BTL1, or similar certification.
• Experience with EDR and UEM solutions such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, JumpCloud, or Jamf.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and IOC management.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on operational role within a cybersecurity team.
• Opportunity for an early-career professional to develop in defensive security.