Data Security Specialist (JD#10711)

SCIENTE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data security firm in Singapore is seeking a Data Security Specialist to manage and support security technologies and ensure smooth operational services. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in IT Security with hands-on experience in technologies like Antivirus and EDR. Responsibilities include acting as the escalation point for incidents, managing security operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This is an opportunity to contribute to critical security functions across Asia and Europe.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT Security experience with hands-on work in endpoint protection technologies.
• Experience managing high-volume security environments in financial organizations is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP or Symantec Certified Specialist are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the last level of escalation for team incidents.
• Manage Incident, Problem, and Change processes.
• Ensure compliance with security norms and regulations.
• Contribute to end-of-life initiatives and technical upgrades.

Skills

IT Security experience

Antivirus and EDR technologies

Data security policy design

Production/Run Operations experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell)

Financial organization experience

Tools

Symantec

McAfee

Windows Defender

SentinelOne

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Data Security Specialist is a technical specialist role within the Data Security Services team, responsible for managing, administering, and supporting Data Security and Endpoint Security technologies for the bank. The role acts as the technical point of contact for the Run team and serves as the last level of escalation for Security Specialists, ensuring smooth delivery of day-to-day operational services across Asia and Europe.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Must have 8+ years of IT Security experience with strong hands‑on work in Antivirus, EDR, Endpoint Protection, and Email Security technologies such as Symantec, McAfee, Windows Defender, SentinelOne;
• Proficient in deploying, integrating, upgrading, troubleshooting, and administering AV / EDR solutions across large enterprise environments;
• Skilled in defining, designing, configuring, and enforcing enterprise‑level endpoint and data security policies aligned with business and compliance requirements;
• Broad understanding of multiple IT Security domains with the ability to apply a risk‑based approach in operational decision‑making;
• Must have strong experience working in Production / Run Operations environments, with strong familiarity and comfort in ITIL‑based processes;
• Must have strong analytical, communication, documentation, organisational, and time‑management capabilities, able to work independently or within a team under minimal supervision;
• Experience managing high‑volume, complex security environments in fast‑paced setups; prior experience in financial organizations is an advantage;
• Scripting knowledge in Python, Regular Expressions, PowerShell, and professional certifications such as CISSP and Symantec Certified Specialist (SEPM) are highly desirable.

Desired Skill-set

• Capacity to develop others;
• Good to have experience with SentinelOne, McAfee, Windows Defender, and scripting technologies such as Python, Regular Expressions, PowerShell;
• Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the last level of escalation for team members and manage Incident, Problem, and Change processes;
• Assign technical tasks, manage delegation, and promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team;
• Participate in recruitment and support operational readiness within the team;
• Manage incidents end‑to‑end, including fault investigation, escalation handling, monitoring alerts, and resolving user‑raised tickets;
• Serve as the final technical approver for Data Security system changes and remain accountable for all RUN / BAU technical activities;
• Contribute to End‑of‑Life initiatives, migrations, new builds, and technical upgrades of security solutions;
• Participate in global infrastructure events such as power‑downs and disaster recovery tests;
• Ensure full compliance with all norms, standards, processes, and procedures;
• Conduct data leak investigations by gathering forensic evidence, performing interrogations (if required), and completing case closure and reporting;
• Maintain accurate and updated technical documentation for operational use;
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive root cause analysis for high‑severity issues;
• Focus on automation and efficient utilisation of team resources to enhance productivity;
• Stay updated with evolving security technologies and complete mandatory training requirements;
• Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements, including financial crime and reporting obligations;
• Provide primary support for Asia and EMEA time zones with rotational shifts;
• Support critical incidents or escalations during non‑office hours when required.

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