Cybersecurity Engineer

CERTIS GROUP - GHR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Singapore seeks an experienced cybersecurity expert to lead the implementation of strategies and solutions protecting IT infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in IT, including expertise in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and a solid understanding of network security. The role offers opportunities to work on diverse projects across cloud and on-premise environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in IT, with 6 years in security.
• 5+ years in Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing.
• Hands-on experience in OS securing and patching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement cybersecurity strategies for IT environments.
• Conduct security design reviews and testing.
• Automate security controls and improve metrics.

Skills

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

Scripting (Python, Perl, Ruby)

Network Security

Application Security

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science or IT related studies

Tools

NextGen Firewalls

Security Automation Tools

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and implement robust cybersecurity strategies and solutions that safeguard IT infrastructure, applications, and data across cloud and on-premise environments.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the domain expert (SME) on Cybersecurity matters
• Lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams in implementing and operating cyber security controls for cloud and on premise environment; micro-services, containers, applications, operating systems, databases, and networks
• Involve in the project or lead the project related with IT infrastructure & Application security whenever required.
• Support maintenance team in difficult or chronic problems, elevate the issue to vendor, identifying the root cause and preventive measures.
• Support presales team on infrastructure & Application security solutioning in bids
• Provide system architecture design and planning for new IT infrastructure deployments in both hosted and cloud environments
• Work closely with Project Managers/ Application Development Team in planning the implementation tasks
• Perform initial installation and configuration of new IT infrastructure & security deployments in both hosted and cloud environments
• Conduct security design review with customers
• Lead the track in security testing and remediation, conduct Application, Server and Network vulnerability assessment.
• Deliver Application Security Assessment activities with entities and external suppliers/customers.
• Interpret security and technical requirements into business requirements and communicate security risks to relevant stakeholders ranging from business leaders to engineers
• Collaborate with application developers and database administrators to deliver creative solutions to difficult technology challenges and business requirements
• Conduct in-depth assessments on the applications using SAST, DAST, Penetration Testing, Red Teaming Activities to determine application security posture and potential vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement server security and hardening
• Supports the monitoring and tuning of detection and security automation tools
• Automate security controls, data and processes to provide better metrics and operational support

Experiences & Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor in Computer Science or IT related studies
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in IT industry with 6 years in network/systems/Application security arena.
• At least 5 years of experience in Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing & Source Code Reviews of Web, Mobile and Thick Client Applications
• Knowledge of networking and IP/TCP protocol
• Experience in Windows and other OS good to have.
• Experience of working and securing Virtualization Technologies
• Experience with firewall technologies and products, including NextGen firewalls and firewall management tools
• Knowledge and experience in scripting or programming languages (ex. Python, Perl, Ruby, PowerShell, C, C#, Java) in order to develop custom scripts or tools.
• In-depth knowledge in network and systems security issues
• Hands-on experience in security-related tasks such as OS tightening, patching and updating, virus scanning will be an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge on network and systems security issues and ability to offer advisories and troubleshooting support.
• Good communication skills and positive working attitude.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP/CISA/CISM, CREST, CEH would be advantageous