Security Engineer

Selby Jennings; Hong Kong; Hybride; HKD 600 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Selby Jennings is seeking a Security Engineer to join a high-performing security team protecting enterprise infrastructure, cloud environments, and core business applications. You will collaborate with infrastructure, development, and operations to design, implement, and enhance layered security controls across complex technology landscapes.

Key responsibilities include building security solutions, monitoring incidents, and conducting vulnerability assessments, with a focus on automation and

Qualifications

• Experience in Security Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Experience with security monitoring and SIEM platforms.

Responsabilités

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security solutions across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and potential threats.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts.
• Improve threat detection and security monitoring capabilities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to embed security best practices.
• Support identity and access management initiatives.
• Develop security automation and tooling to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and risk assessments.

Connaissances

Security experience

Windows/Linux knowledge

Network security

Cloud security

SIEM

Vulnerability management

Scripting

Identity & access management

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Outils

SIEM platforms

EDR platforms

Description du poste

Our client is a leading global quantitative trading and technology-driven financial firm operating across international markets. The organisation combines advanced engineering, data, and research to build high-performance systems that support critical business operations.

With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and collaboration, the firm offers a highly technical environment where engineers are empowered to solve complex infrastructure and security challenges at scale.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Security Engineer to join a high-performing security team responsible for protecting enterprise infrastructure, cloud environments, and critical business applications. The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure, development, and operations teams to design, implement, and enhance security controls across a complex technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security solutions across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and potential threats.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts.
• Improve threat detection and security monitoring capabilities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to embed security best practices.
• Support identity and access management initiatives.
• Develop security automation and tooling to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and risk assessments.

Key Requirements

• Experience in Security Engineering, Cyber Security, Infrastructure Security, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Experience with network security principles, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts within AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Experience with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and incident response processes.
• Strong scripting or programming skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and identity management concepts.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience securing large-scale, low-latency, or highly available environments.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, GIAC, OSCP, Security+, or Azure/AWS Security certifications.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD security.
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms.
• Exposure to regulatory or compliance frameworks within financial services.

Location & Work Setup

• Hong Kong
• Hybrid or office-based working environment

Why Join

• Opportunity to work within a highly sophisticated technology environment.
• Exposure to large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure.
• Collaborative culture with direct access to experienced engineers and technical leaders.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Strong focus on engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.