5 Forensics jobs in Malaysia

Description

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Job Description & Summary

PwC Forensics Services combine financial, accounting and regulatory knowledge with deep technical and industry experience to assist our clients in confronting commercial challenges as a result of unplanned events. We are dedicated to the prevention, detection and investigation of financial crime, including fraud and corruption. We apply technology-based solutions to help clients identify their fraud and corruption risks. We advise clients on ways of mitigating those risks, improving corporate compliance and key business processes. We also help clients respond to alleged wrongdoing. We can serve as expert witnesses addressing critical business issues in litigation and regulatory, commercial or employment related proceedings.

As an Experienced Associate in Forensic Services, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients strategically prepare for, respond to, and emerge stronger from unplanned events triggered by fraud, economic crime, and other crises. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the team in conducting fraud and other forensic investigations, as well as providing litigation support in employment, commercial and other disputes.
• Assist with documentation reviews, investigative interviews and data analyses in support of forensic investigations, litigation or regulatory compliance-related enquiries.
• Assist with the identification and integration of information and data from a variety of sources, assess data quality and completeness, and impact on analyses.
• Create and apply investigative and analytical techniques to detect irregular or anomalous transactions or patterns.
• Draft client deliverable reports and presentations to explain the forensic analysis performed and findings.
• Research new products, tools and techniques to assist with streamlining internal processes, address project related issues or improve methods of presenting results.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree.
• Fields of Study: Audit, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Law, Computer and Information Science, or Management Information Systems.
• Whilst strictly not necessary, any of the following would be desirable:
• Approximately 1 year of experience in the areas of fraud investigations, forensic accounting, law enforcement or data analytics.
• Experience with NLP, Predictive Modelling or Name Matching.
• Holding or intent to pursue Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Public Accountant, MCSA SQL or Oracle Database SQL Expert, or similar certifications.

Knowledge Preferred

• Understanding and appreciation of evidence and evidential/forensic procedures, with a base level of commercial, business, operational and financial acumen.
• A natural curiosity to identify, investigate and explain irregularities/discrepancies and trends/patterns, and to solve complex problems.
• Familiarity and experience with the following data analytics and visualisation capabilities:
• Programming in the following languages: Python, Shell scripting, Java, JavaScript, PHP
• Data Visualisation tools: Tableau, Qlikview or PowerBI
• Relational or graph databases: SQL, NoSQL, Neo4J, etc.

Preferred skills

• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• A self-driven learner with the ability to quickly learn and apply new tools and techniques.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High personal integrity.
• A natural curiosity to identify, investigate and explain irregularities/discrepancies and trends/patterns, and to solve complex problems.
• Strong English language skills for use in preparing and presenting complex written and verbal materials. Additional languages considered favourably.
• Flexibility/ability and desire to travel, as it can be a required element of the position.
• Many forensic engagements may occur with little advance notice and are of indeterminate duration, requiring significant flexibility on behalf of our consultants.

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

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about the company
You will be working for a major organisation within the finance industry

about the job

• Lead and manage all phases of cybersecurity incident response (containment, eradication, recovery).
• Develop and refine incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures.
• Oversee and conduct advanced digital forensic investigations (endpoints, servers, networks, cloud).
• Lead, mentor, and develop the CFIR team.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and vulnerabilities relevant to the financial sector.
• Communicate technical findings and reports to stakeholders (technical/non-technical, management, regulatory bodies).
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement CFIR tools and technologies.
• Ensure CFIR activities comply with internal policies, industry best practices, and BNM regulations.
• Lead post-incident reviews for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with SOC, IT, legal, risk, and other departments.

about the package

• Salary up to RM15,000
• Must have working rights in Malaysia
• Performance bonus
• Allowances
• Medical and life insurance

skills

Cyber forensics, digital forensics, incident response, cybersecurity, IT security

qualifications

- 3-5 years hands on experience within Cyber Forensics and Incident Response

education

Associate Degree/Diploma

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Associate (Forensics Lead), Incident Response APAC

S-RM is seeking an Associate to work within the Cyber Security Team in Kuala Lumpur.

S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped some of the most demanding clients in the world solve some of their toughest information security challenges.

We’ve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. We’re committed to developing sharp, curious, driven individuals who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success.

But we also know that work isn’t everything. It’s about the lives and careers it helps us build. We’re immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day.

We’re excited you’re thinking about joining us.

The role

Our Incident Response Associates are a critical part of our Cyber Security division's success.

As a Forensics Lead on our Incident Response team, you will deploy your expertise in a delivery role across our various incident response services, with a particular focus on forensic investigations into complex cyber incidents.

You will work across the full lifecycle of security incidents to help our clients respond and recover, including:

• Supporting technical incident response from first contact through to closure: you will be a technical resource on response cases, deploying your own expertise, creating tailored strategies for response workstreams, and offering guidance to colleagues on your project team. You may also be supported by more senior technical team members where appropriate.

Overseeing host- and network-based incident response investigations: including triage, system recovery, technical evidence collection, and forensics, log, malware and root cause analyses.

• Developing and sharing domain expertise: we will support you in growing your cyber expertise, including sharing it with the wider team through internal initiatives and programs.
• Participating in an on-call rotation to provide 24x7x365 client incident coverage.

Other features of the role include:

• Variety of casework: no day will be the same. Our team responds to a huge variety of incidents for both public and corporate clients.
• Range of opportunities: you will have opportunities to broaden your security awareness into testing and advisory projects, in addition to deepening your incident response expertise.
• Flexible working practices: responding to incidents can be intense, high-pressure work. We are mindful of our team's work/life balance and offer flexible working options to support your wellbeing.

What we're looking for

• Direct experience working in an Incident Response or Digital Forensics team is strongly preferred; however, candidates with exposure to working with Incident Response teams, or those in roles reflecting aspects of Incident Response will be considered.
• A fundamental understanding of computer systems and networks, including:
  • Windows systems (e.g. Managing domains services, creating standard build templates, using SCCM, moderate PowerShell capabilities, etc.)
  • Networking (e.g. managing firewall rules, providing guidance around network segmentation, DNS, etc.)
  • Virtualisation technologies (e.g. ESXi, Hyper-V, etc.)
  • Endpoint Detection & Response solutions.
• The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience conducting forensic investigations, in particular relating to Windows systems. Additional experience conducting investigations into Linux and MacOS systems is preferred.
• Demonstrable understanding of core incident response workstreams, including containment and restoration/recovery is a benefit.
• A critical and investigative mindset. You should be comfortable solving problems with limited information and guidance, developing proportionate strategies to achieve timely outcomes.
• Clear demonstrable knowledge of cyber threat actors, and their tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Strong communication skills. You should be comfortable speaking to people at all levels of an organization, from the board of directors to the technical teams.
• It is preferred, but not required, that candidates hold one of the following certifications (or equivalent) GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, GNFA. However, holding any of the following is beneficial: EnCE, CFSR, CISSP, GREM, CCNA, MCFE, OSCP, Network+ and Security+
• A working proficiency in another language (such as Malay, Tamil, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese) is also beneficial, although not required.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in Malaysia by the start of their employment.

Benefits

We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, including:

• 20 days paid holiday each year: in addition to public holidays, as well as 1 additional day of leave for every year you work at S-RM up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Flexible working: work a minimum of two days a week in the office and the remainder remotely, choose your hours between 7am and 7pm.
• Pension scheme: S-RM contributes to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Life Insurance: help someone you love should something happen to you. (Further details coming soon.)
• Company-paid private medical and dental insurance. (Further details coming soon.)
• Company-paid maternity, paternity and fertility treatment leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme: free access to specialist support services, including counselling, as well as an online portal of useful articles, tips and tools. Available 24/7, 365 days a year.

The role will be based in our office in Kuala Lumpur. However, we have flexible working arrangements available.

Application Process

The application process includes:

• A preliminary call which will be a chance for you to find out more about S-RM and the role.
• First Interview – a remotely run skills focused interview.
• Second interview - a remotely run skills focused interview.
• An assessment – an incident response skill evaluation test.
• Final interview - a remotely run skills focused interview.

S-RM nurtures a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.

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Associate (Forensics Lead), Incident Response APAC

S-RM is seeking an Associate to work within the Cyber Security Team in Kuala Lumpur. S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped some of the most demanding clients in the world solve some of their toughest information security challenges. We’ve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. We’re committed to developing sharp, curious, driven individuals who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success. But we also know that work isn’t everything. It’s about the lives and careers it helps us build. We’re immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day. We’re excited you’re thinking about joining us. The role

Our Incident Response Associates are a critical part of our Cyber Security division's success. As a Forensics Lead on our Incident Response team, you will deploy your expertise in a delivery role across our various incident response services, with a particular focus on forensic investigations into complex cyber incidents. You will work across the full lifecycle of security incidents to help our clients respond and recover, including: Supporting technical incident response from first contact through to closure: you will be a technical resource on response cases, deploying your own expertise, creating tailored strategies for response workstreams, and offering guidance to colleagues on your project team. You may also be supported by more senior technical team members where appropriate. Overseeing host- and network-based incident response investigations: including triage, system recovery, technical evidence collection, and forensics, log, malware and root cause analyses. Developing and sharing domain expertise: we will support you in growing your cyber expertise, including sharing it with the wider team through internal initiatives and programs. Participating in an on-call rotation to provide 24x7x365 client incident coverage. Other features of the role include: Variety of casework: no day will be the same. Our team responds to a huge variety of incidents for both public and corporate clients. Range of opportunities: you will have opportunities to broaden your security awareness into testing and advisory projects, in addition to deepening your incident response expertise. Flexible working practices: responding to incidents can be intense, high-pressure work. We are mindful of our team's work/life balance and offer flexible working options to support your wellbeing. What we're looking for

Direct experience working in an Incident Response or Digital Forensics team is strongly preferred; however, candidates with exposure to working with Incident Response teams, or those in roles reflecting aspects of Incident Response will be considered. A fundamental understanding of computer systems and networks, including:

Windows systems (e.g. Managing domains services, creating standard build templates, using SCCM, moderate PowerShell capabilities, etc.) Networking (e.g. managing firewall rules, providing guidance around network segmentation, DNS, etc.) Virtualisation technologies (e.g. ESXi, Hyper-V, etc.) Endpoint Detection & Response solutions.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience conducting forensic investigations, in particular relating to Windows systems. Additional experience conducting investigations into Linux and MacOS systems is preferred. Demonstrable understanding of core incident response workstreams, including containment and restoration/recovery is a benefit. A critical and investigative mindset. You should be comfortable solving problems with limited information and guidance, developing proportionate strategies to achieve timely outcomes. Clear demonstrable knowledge of cyber threat actors, and their tactics, techniques, and procedures. Strong communication skills. You should be comfortable speaking to people at all levels of an organization, from the board of directors to the technical teams. It is preferred, but not required, that candidates hold one of the following certifications (or equivalent) GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, GNFA. However, holding any of the following is beneficial: EnCE, CFSR, CISSP, GREM, CCNA, MCFE, OSCP, Network+ and Security+ A working proficiency in another language (such as Malay, Tamil, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese) is also beneficial, although not required. The successful candidate must have permission to work in Malaysia by the start of their employment. Benefits

We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, including: 20 days paid holiday each year: in addition to public holidays, as well as 1 additional day of leave for every year you work at S-RM up to a maximum of 5 days. Flexible working: work a minimum of two days a week in the office and the remainder remotely, choose your hours between 7am and 7pm. Pension scheme: S-RM contributes to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) in accordance with legislative requirements. Life Insurance: help someone you love should something happen to you. (Further details coming soon.) Company-paid private medical and dental insurance. (Further details coming soon.) Company-paid maternity, paternity and fertility treatment leave. Employee Assistance Programme: free access to specialist support services, including counselling, as well as an online portal of useful articles, tips and tools. Available 24/7, 365 days a year. The role will be based in our office in Kuala Lumpur. However, we have flexible working arrangements available. Application Process

The application process includes: A preliminary call which will be a chance for you to find out more about S-RM and the role. First Interview – a remotely run skills focused interview. Second interview - a remotely run skills focused interview. An assessment – an incident response skill evaluation test. Final interview - a remotely run skills focused interview. S-RM nurtures a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.

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