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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Onsite
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Why does this job exist and why is it critical?
Join Maxis as a Data Engineer Intern, where you will gain hands-on experience in supporting cybersecurity and vulnerability management through data engineering, automation, and analytics. This role offers exposure to real-world security datasets, configuration management databases (CMDB), and risk assessment workflows while working closely with cybersecurity and network operations teams in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Vulnerability & Asset Data Analysis
Query and analyse vulnerability scan results from tools such as Tenable.
Extract and review Configuration Item (CI) inventory data from the CMDB.
Perform automated reconciliation between vulnerability data and CMDB records.
2. Data Reconciliation & Quality Assessment
Identify and document discrepancies between vulnerability findings and CMDB assets.
Classify mismatches based on data accuracy, asset criticality, and completeness.
Support continuous improvement of data integrity across security systems.
3. Risk Assessment & Criticality Analysis
Assist in identifying:
Critical risks: Production assets with Critical/High vulnerabilities and missing CMDB records.
High risks: Mismatched asset criticality affecting SLA compliance.
Medium risks: Outdated or incomplete CMDB attributes.
Low risks: Minor metadata inconsistencies.
Support trend analysis to identify recurring patterns in data misalignment and criticality issues.
4. Automation & Generative AI Support
Support the use of Gemini Generative AI for:
Natural language queries for operations reporting.
Automated reporting and insights generation.
Assist in remediation action workflows by translating findings into actionable outputs.
5. Documentation, Reporting & Insights
Maintain documentation, dashboards, and analytical reports.
Support stakeholders with data-driven insights for vulnerability management and risk prioritisation.
Automate Internal Vulnerability Signature Management
The intern will contribute to a value-added project focused on automating internal vulnerability signature management to improve data accuracy, reduce manual effort, and strengthen the organisation’s overall security posture.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Strong skills in Python and SQL scripting.
Basic understanding of:
Databases and data pipelines
Vulnerability management and cybersecurity concepts (an advantage)
Ability to analyse large datasets and identify patterns or anomalies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Proactive, structured, and eager to learn in a technical environment.
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Gain practical experience in data engineering within a cybersecurity context.
Work with real-world vulnerability and asset management datasets.
Learn automation, analytics, and AI-assisted reporting in an enterprise environment.
Build a strong foundation for a career in data engineering, cybersecurity analytics, or security operations.
Internship Duration: From September, up to 6 months
Location: Sg. Besi
Submit your resume and cover letter through our career portal. We look forward to welcoming motivated and curious individuals to our team!
What’s next?
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