Kerja Sepenuh Masa, IT Security Analyst di Cohu Malaysia Melaka - Maukerja

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At Cohu Malaysia, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry. Our mission is to create a dynamic and inclusive work environment where every team member feels a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. By joining us, you will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking workforce dedicated to shaping the future of technology.

Unleash your Potential

We are seeking an IT Security Analyst is responsible for works under direct supervision as a first-line responder within the Global IT Cloud & Cyber Security team, based in Malaysia. Triages security alerts from SIEM, endpoint, email, and cloud security tooling; performs initial investigation; and escalates confirmed or ambiguous incidents to senior analysts. Provides day-to-day administration of core cybersecurity systems and supports end users on security-related requests. Accountable for timely alert handling, accurate documentation, and continuous improvement of monitoring and response playbooks.

Impact You Will Make

Intercompany Operations (60%)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security, and cloud security platforms; investigate, classify, and escalate to senior analysts as needed.

• Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and follow established playbooks to contain low-severity incidents.

• Provide day-to-day administration of cybersecurity systems (rule reviews, basic policy changes, health checks, triage incidents, escalate findings as necessary).

• Support Active Directory, Azure Entra ID and Microsoft 365 administration: account hygiene, MFA enrollment, group membership, conditional access exceptions per approved requests.

• Record and track incidents and service requests in the ticketing system through to resolution, including actions taken and outcomes.

• Escalate problems and emerging risks to senior analysts and IT management; flag trends observed across alerts.

• Maintain and update standard operating procedures, runbooks, and FAQ documentation.

• Assist with onboarding/offboarding security tasks and end-user support on security-related issues (phishing reports, account lockouts, endpoint alerts).

• Participate in vulnerability scanning follow-up: track remediation tickets and verify closure.

• Support an on-call / shift rotation as required to provide coverage across regions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field

• Candidates with relevant technical studies and hands-on experience will also be considered. Additional cybersecurity or networking certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, Microsoft SC-200, or Palo Alto PCCSA/PCNSA would be an advantage.

• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant working experience in an IT support,  Network Operation Center  or  Security Operation Center  role,  exposure to security alert handling or system administration. Internships and lab/home-lab experience considered. Prior experience in a multi-site enterprise environment would be an advantage.

  Technical Requirements:

• Working familiarity with a SIEM (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk) — alert review and basic queries.

• Microsoft 365 / Entra ID (Azure AD) administration fundamentals.

• Active Directory user and group administration.

• Familiarity with EDR/endpoint tooling (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or equivalent).

• Exposure to firewall concepts; Palo Alto experience a plus.

• Service desk ticketing software (System Center Service Manager).

• Basic PowerShell or scripting a plus.

• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, and common network services.

 Skills Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication in English; able to document incidents clearly and communicate with technical and non-technical users

• Attention to detail and methodical approach to alert investigation

• Familiarity with common attack techniques (phishing, credential theft, malware, lateral movement) at a conceptual level

• Windows administration fundamentals; basic Linux exposure a plus

• Ability to follow runbooks and escalate appropriately under time pressure

• Team-oriented; comfortable in a follow-the-sun / shift-based operating model

• Proactive, curious, willing to learn new tools and techniques

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

  Why Join Us?

At Cohu Malaysia, we offer a collaborative work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on our products and processes.

We value our people and offer them:

• Five-Day Work Week

• Flexible Working Arrangement

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Profit Sharing

• Continuous Learning

• Overseas Opportunities

 Apply Today!

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work with a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology, apply now to join Cohu Malaysia as a IT Security Analyst!