APAC Lead Network Security Engineer

CORNERSTONE GLOBAL PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer/Lead to drive end-to-end security services across the APAC region within a global banking environment. The role involves designing, implementing, and supporting secure network infrastructure, serving as a senior escalation point, and leading geographically distributed engineering teams.

You will lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of security solutions, manage Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Web Proxies,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale network/DMZ environments, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Strong expertise in Firewall, IDS/IPS, Web Content Filtering, and Load Balancing technologies.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise network security solutions (Fortinet, Check Point, Bluecoat, McAfee).
• Strong knowledge of network security, protocols, and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, HTTP(S), SSL, FTP, SOCKS).
• Experience with automation tools such as Python and Ansible.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, regulatory compliance, and global banking environments.
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, CISSP, Check Point, or Fortinet preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering, deployment, and lifecycle management of security solutions.
• Implement and manage Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Web Proxies, and Load Balancers.
• Ensure security controls, regulatory standards, and compliance across solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex network and web connectivity issues (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL, FTP).
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver critical infrastructure projects.
• Drive risk mitigation, operational excellence, and audit readiness.
• Lead and mentor engineers across APAC with executive-level updates.

Skills

Firewall & IDS/IPS

Web content filtering

Load balancing

Fortinet

Check Point

Blue Coat/McAfee Proxy

TCP/IP/SSL/HTTP(S)

Python/Ansible

ITIL & regulatory compliance

CCIE/CISSP certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Fortinet

Check Point

Bluecoat

McAfee Proxy

Job description

Cornerstone Global Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer/Lead to drive end-to-end security services across the APAC region within a global banking environment. The role involves designing, implementing, and supporting secure network infrastructure, serving as a senior escalation point, and leading geographically distributed engineering teams.

You will lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of security solutions, manage Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Web Proxies,