Security Engineering Technical Lead

Inchcape; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Career Growth

Skills Advancement

Flexible Work

Health & Wellbeing

Special Leave

Work Tools

Job summary

Inchcape is seeking a Security Engineering Technical Lead in the Philippines to implement and maintain technical security controls across the Cyber Team. You will work with the Security Architect, SOC and Threat teams, and GRC to mitigate risks while ensuring day-to-day operations remain unaffected.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage security tooling, and drive incident response leadership. A strong background in EDR/XDR, IAM/PAM, SIEM, and cloud security is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, engineering, or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience deploying, administering, and optimizing EDR/XDR platforms.
• Experience managing and fine-tuning email security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of IPS/IDS, WAF, and SASE technologies.
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms.
• Experience using SIEM and SOAR technologies.
• Ability to develop and implement security automation workflows.
• Experience securing Active Directory environments.
• Experience reviewing cloud architectures and identifying security risks and gaps.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC, or cloud security certifications are an advantage but not required.
• Proven ability to mentor and support technical team members across different experience levels.
• Self‑driven, with the ability to design and recommend solutions independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy new technical security controls.
• Manage and support day‑to‑day operations of security tools and platforms.
• Optimize security controls to defend against emerging and existing threats.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, working closely with IT Operations.
• Ensure controls comply with internal security standards and support GRC risk mitigation.
• Produce and maintain documentation, procedures, and operational reports.
• Monitor performance metrics such as availability, utilisation, and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with SOC and Threat teams to continuously improve security posture.
• Provide technical leadership during major incidents.
• Mentor and support junior security engineers.

Skills

EDR/XDR platforms

SIEM/SOAR

Email security

IAM/PAM

WAF/IPS/IDS

Active Directory security

Security automation

Incident leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

EDR/XDR platforms

SIEM tooling

SOAR tooling

IAM/PAM tools

Email security tools

GRC tools

WAF tooling

Job description

As a SECURITY ENGINEERING TECHNICAL LEAD, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the technical security controls that our Cyber Team rely upon to protect Inchcape. This will include working with our Security Architect to implement new technical security services, and working closely with our SOC and Threat teams to ensure existing controls are optimally configured to mitigate new and existing threats. You will also ensure controls are configured in line with our Security Standards and work with our GRC team to mitigate any risks associated with these tools. The role will also require you to work with our IT Operations team to ensure our controls are not impacting day‑to‑day business operations and ensure any IT incidents linked to our controls are promptly resolved. You will also be required to support and mentor our more junior Security Engineers.

What you’ll do

• Implement and deploy new technical security controls
• Manage and support day‑to‑day operations of security tools and platforms
• Optimize security controls to defend against emerging and existing threats
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, working closely with IT Operations
• Ensure controls comply with internal security standards and support GRC risk mitigation
• Produce and maintain documentation, procedures, and operational reports
• Monitor performance metrics such as availability, utilisation, and effectiveness
• Collaborate with SOC and Threat teams to continuously improve security posture
• Provide technical leadership during major incidents
• Mentor and support junior security engineers

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, engineering, or a similar role
• Hands‑on experience deploying, administering, and optimizing EDR/XDR platforms
• Experience managing and fine‑tuning email security solutions
• Strong knowledge of IPS/IDS, WAF, and SASE technologies
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms
• Experience using SIEM and SOAR technologies
• Ability to develop and implement security automation workflows
• Experience securing Active Directory environments
• Experience reviewing cloud architectures and identifying security risks and gaps
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC, or cloud security certifications are an advantage but not required
• Proven ability to mentor and support technical team members across different experience levels
• Self‑driven, with the ability to design and recommend solutions independently with minimal supervision

We offer you

• Learning & Development: Access leading learning platforms with tailored pathways for every role, including technical and leadership training and certifications.
• Career Growth: Receive ongoing career support, regular performance reviews, and opportunities for promotion, with access to senior leadership for guidance and mentorship.
• Skills Advancement: Continuously upgrade your expertise through training in the latest technologies and industry advancements.
• Flexible Work: Benefit from hybrid or remote work arrangements, with a remote work bonus to recognise your contribution.
• Health & Wellbeing: Enjoy Health Maintenance Organization HMO coverage with free dependent inclusion and life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Special Leave: Celebrate your birthday with a dedicated day off just for you.
• Work Tools: Get the equipment you need to perform your role effectively.

Opportunity for everyone: Inchcape is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where the power of our differences can be embraced and everyone feels they can belong, be themselves and succeed.