Assistant Engineer (IT Security) - Up to $7,000

Merries Executive Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Singapore is seeking an assistant engineer to carry out IT security configuration, deployment, troubleshooting, testing and commissioning.

You will work with the project team to meet schedules, maintain records, and follow established procedures. The role involves OS hardening on Windows, Unix and Linux, configuring Syslog and antivirus solutions, and ensuring secure IT deployments.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electronics or equivalent ITE qualification relevant to the role.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in IT security deployment or support.
• Experience with OS hardening and deploying Syslog and EPO/ antivirus solutions.
• English language proficiency to follow technical procedures and report progress.

Responsibilities

• Carry out IT security configuration, deployment, troubleshooting, testing and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate records and complete assigned activities according to schedule.
• Work independently and with the project team to meet agreed schedules.
• Follow test procedures and report progress in the prescribed format.
• Test and commission IT security deployments, including hardening and Syslog.
• Perform routine preventive and corrective IT security activities.

Skills

IT security

Troubleshooting

Testing

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Electronics or equivalent ITE

Tools

Syslog

EPO/ antivirus

Firewall configuration

Windows/Linux hardening

Job description

Our client is looking for an assistant engineer to carry out IT security configuration, deployment, troubleshooting,testing and commissioning. Maintain accurate records and complete assigned activities to schedule.

Responsibilities

• Carry out IT security configuration, deployment, troubleshooting, testing and commissioning.
• Maintain accurate records and complete assigned activities according to schedule.
• Work independently and with the project team to meet agreed schedules.
• Resolve problems proactively and escal
• Follow test procedures, record results and report progress in the prescribed format.
• Perform routine preventive and corrective IT security activities.
• Maintain configuration records and network drawings for submission.
• Follow safety requirements and perform related IT security duties within the employee's training and authorisation.
• Harden Windows, Unix and Linux operating systems in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform basic firewall configuration.
• Configure and deploy Syslog and EPO/antivirus solutions, and troubleshoot deployment faults.
• Test and commission IT security deployments, including hardening and Syslog, in accordance with test procedures.

Requirements

• Diploma in Electronics or an equivalent ITE qualification relevant to the role.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience and working knowledge in IT security deployment or support.
• Working knowledge of operating-system hardening, with experience configuring and deploying Syslog and EPO/antivirus solutions.
• Ethernet knowledge and CCNA or a higher networking certification are an advantage.
• Able to understand and communicate in English to follow technical procedures, coordinate work and report progress.
• Able to interpret technical drawings and follow testing and commissioning procedures.