L2 SOC Analyst Sentinel

Location: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment type: Contract

Experience Level: 3 years

Work Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd established since 2012 helping regional enterprises drive digital transformation through Agentic AI Services AI Automation & Integration Data Engineering AI Training and IT Managed Services. We are a lean high-impact team where engineers work directly on cutting-edge AI products serving enterprise clients across Malaysia and the region.

We are seeking an experienced L2 SOC Analyst - Sentinel to monitor and investigate security incidents conduct phishing investigations and collaborate with IT and security teams to strengthen our security posture.

• Monitor and investigate security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel SIEM.
• Utilise security tools and frameworks for threat detection investigation and response.
• Analyse and triage security incidents escalating as necessary.
• Conduct phishing email investigations including analysis of email headers URLs attachments and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Support incident response activities including containment remediation recovery and documentation.
• Work with Microsoft security components and demonstrate understanding of SIEM architecture.
• Support and manage security tools such as EDR IDS/IPS firewalls endpoint protection and vulnerability management solutions.
• Apply the NIST Cybersecurity Framework within security operations.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams on security incidents and process improvements.

• Diploma or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a SOC Engineer/Analyst including at least 1 year in an L2 SOC role.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel SIEM.
• Good understanding of Microsoft security components and SIEM architecture.
• Knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Hands-on experience in phishing email investigation.
• Experience in security monitoring and incident response.
• Familiarity with EDR IDS/IPS firewalls and endpoint security.

• Knowledge or exposure to AI usage within SOC operations.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Experience with automation tools for SOC operations (e.g. SOAR platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel Automation Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR or Splunk Phantom).
• Practical experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language).

• Be part of a dynamic team at Oxydata working on cutting-edge security technologies and making a meaningful impact on enterprise security.
• Collaborate with skilled professionals contribute to continuous improvement and grow your expertise in a supportive and innovative environment.

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