Lead Security Engineer, Threat Detection & Safe Browsing

Nezda Global; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nezda Global in Metro Manila is seeking a Security Engineer Lead – Safe Browsing / Threat Detection to guide a team of about 10 professionals and strengthen security operations against online threats. You will drive data‑driven investigations, oversee security analytics, and coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders while mentoring engineers and shaping incident response playbooks.

This role demands hands-on expertise in phishing, malware, and web vulnerabilities, plus strong leadership

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in security operations, web security analysis, or a related analytical role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Strong experience querying and analyzing large datasets using SQL.
• Experience with data-focused programming such as Python.
• Knowledge of phishing, malware, or website vulnerabilities.
• 2+ years of people management and performance management experience.
• Experience leading or managing technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technical process analysts and specialists.
• Manage workload distribution, team performance, and development opportunities.
• Coordinate with multiple cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor SLAs and act as a key contact for workflow risks and issues.
• Review documented processes and playbooks and identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform technical audits/reviews of code changes from L3 and L4 engineers.
• Analyze large datasets to identify harmful entities, trends, patterns, and system vulnerabilities.
• Conduct static and dynamic analysis of potential phishing, malware, and social engineering threats.
• Support risk management and operational excellence initiatives.
• Apply data-driven analysis to improve threat detection and prevention.

Skills

Security operations

Web security analysis

People management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Nezda Global in Metro Manila is seeking a Security Engineer Lead – Safe Browsing / Threat Detection to guide a team of about 10 professionals and strengthen security operations against online threats. You will drive data‑driven investigations, oversee security analytics, and coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders while mentoring engineers and shaping incident response playbooks.

This role demands hands-on expertise in phishing, malware, and web vulnerabilities, plus strong leadership