Skip to content

Open nowPosted 60 days ago

Security Architect

Appspace8 open roles

Where
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

Your applicationOpen nowSecurity ArchitectAppspace · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  1. YouYes, apply to this one.

  2. CV RocketCV written for this posting.

  3. 25 readersRecruiter, hiring manager, skeptic. Round after round.

  4. CV RocketApplied on Appspace's own form.

The reply lands in your private mailbox

3×more interviews than doing it yourself with ChatGPT.

The clock on this job

Early applications get read.

12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Appspace postings stay open a median of 47 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.1%60 days
This job: posted 60 days ago

Appspace median: 47 days open

The posting

About Appspace:

At Appspace, we’re passionate about creating better work experiences for people everywhere, and we’re looking for people that feel the same way. Our global office locations and flexible work culture help you work wherever and however you’re at your best. Plus, we take the time to help you enjoy your work, build lasting connections, and grow your role. Join the Appspace team and be a part of a culture that’s helping people everywhere love where they work.

Your Role as a Security Architect:

We’re looking for a Security Architect with a passion for securing Artificial Intelligence platforms, AI-driven code analysis, MCP security testing, promoting OWASP Top-Ten testing standards and supporting the Security Engineering program through the Software Application Maturity Model. A proven history of leading complex security transformations. This is a hands-on, deeply technical role, not an advisory position, ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, security and client engagement.

You'll use your expertise to penetration test cloud security, software security, and AI platforms whilst leading clients through high-impact security initiatives. A key focus of the role is conducting forensic investigations across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including containerized environments like Kubernetes.

In this role, you'll lead the architecture. design and implementation of modern security solutions, working directly with engineering teams to embed AI and Software Development best practices across their teams. You’ll get your hands dirty configuring, maintaining, and remediating infrastructure—particularly within Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure—including networks, firewalls, and web application firewalls.

If you’re looking to lead, build, and solve real-world security problems in the cloud, this role was built for you.

A Day in the Life of a Security Architect :

  • Lead and execute security transformation initiatives for enterprise clients, focusing on AI security, cloud security, application security, and vulnerability management.
  • Proficiency in writing code, scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to streamline investigations.
  • Serve as a primary client-facing security expert, building strong relationships and effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Architect, design, and implement robust security solutions for cloud-native and traditional applications, with a strong emphasis on GCP and Azure.
  • Conduct in-depth security assessments, red-team assessments, penetration tests, and code reviews to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and implement secure software development lifecycles (SSDLC), integrating security best practices throughout the entire development process.
  • Provide expert guidance on OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and threat modeling.
  • Drive the adoption of automated security testing tools and processes.
  • The candidate will be available on occasional nights and weekends to support the Security Operations team and will be on-call in the event of any security incident.
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to other security engineers and client teams.
  • Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, continuously enhancing our service offerings

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Risk Management, or a related field (Nice to have).
  • 10+ years of experience in information security, including penetration testing, red-team testing, offensive security and exploitation attacks
  • Understanding OWASP, SAMMs and ISO frameworks as it relates to to secure software development practices
  • Deep expertise in network and infrastructure security within major cloud platforms, including IAM, network configuration, and cloud-native security tools.
  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, penetration testing, and common attack vectors; familiarity with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
  • Strong understanding of the OWASP Top 10, secure coding principles, cryptography, and threat modeling.
  • Experience testing and reviewing AI models and platforms and testing against the OWASP LLM Top 10. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, CISSP or cloud-specific credentials
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and client-focused environment.
  • Happy to work nights and weekends to support engineering and security initiatives when needed.

Nice- to- haves

  • Certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, CISSP or cloud-specific credentials (e.g., Google Cloud Security Engineer, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty).
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates to automate security controls.
  • Familiarity with container security and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines

The Perks of Working for Appspace:

For all our KL based team members, we offer a variety of benefits from competitive salaries, medical, dental and vision coverage, mental health resources, a 14 week maternity leave program and transport/parking allowance.

Additional perks include:

  • 20 Days PTO
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Remote work opportunities
  • Paid company holidays
  • Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential internal meetings scheduled)
  • A casual dress work environment

Disclaimer:

Appspace is committed to equitable compensation practices and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. For jurisdictions that require pay scale disclosure, a general compensation range may be provided during the initial stages of the interview process. Final compensation will be based on multiple factors including experience, skills, certifications, and overall fit for the role.

If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific pay transparency requirements, we will be happy to discuss the relevant range during your application process.

From $25, paid onceGet the CV for this job

What happens when you press

One press. We do the rest.

  1. A CV for this posting

    Written against Appspace's own wording, from every piece of relevant proof in your profile.

  2. 25 readers review it

    Recruiter, hiring manager, skeptic and more read every draft, round after round. You get the best round.

    The review screen in CV Rocket: how each CV was read, round by round.
  3. We apply on Appspace's form

    Our application engine gets through the hardest forms there are. Where a question needs you, AI suggests the best answer. Don't want us applying from our IP addresses? Use our Chrome extension: we apply straight from your own browser.

    An application in CV Rocket: every answer filled in on the employer's form.
  4. Every reply, sorted

    Appspace's answer lands in your private mailbox, and we classify it on arrival: interview, question, rejection.

    The CV Rocket inbox: each employer reply classified as an interview, an action or a rejection.
  5. Reply with AI

    AI helps you write the email, checks it and sends it. We show you whether the recruiter read it.

  6. The interview in your calendar

    Full integration with your calendar. The invitation goes straight in.

    An interview invitation in the CV Rocket inbox, added to the candidate's calendar.
Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

Why it works

3×

more interviews than doing it yourself with ChatGPT.

ChatGPT writes a CV and never learns what happened to it. We see every reply. For each CV we know:

  • How it was written, and how the review scored it
  • When we applied, and how long after the posting went up
  • Which posting, which company, which city
  • Who got the interview, and who heard nothing

That is how we know which CVs get called.

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

The numbers game

More applications. More interviews.

Every application goes out with its own CV, written for that posting and paid once. Send enough of them and the law of large numbers finds you the job.

By hand5–10
With CV Rocket100
applications a day

Nearby

Live postings like this one

Same employer first, then the same role elsewhere.

Before you press

Straight answers

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.

What if my background isn't good enough?

We make the most of the background you have. The CV uses every piece of relevant proof your profile holds, and one of the 25 readers reads your whole profile and flags what the CV left out.

Do you really apply for me?

Yes, on the employer's own form, the hardest ones included. Where a question needs you, you answer it right there and AI suggests the best answer. Don't want us applying from our IP addresses? Use our Chrome extension: we apply straight from your own browser.

Is it a subscription?

No. You pay once per CV, from $25. Every application goes out with its own CV, written for that posting.

One job. One CV.
Paid once.

Pick the posting you want. We write for it, apply for you and catch the reply.

Get the CV for this job

From $25 per CV, paid once. No subscription.