Senior Security Engineer

NCS Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a skilled professional to lead incident management and enhance security measures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT and cybersecurity, with a strong focus on proactive security and compliance. Responsibilities include managing security incidents, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring adherence to security standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving the organization's security posture and implementing innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity roles.
• 3 years of experience in managing CyberArk or related PAM products.

Responsibilities

• Lead response to security fault alerts and customer escalations.
• Plan and oversee patch management strategies.
• Monitor security systems and perform health checks.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Diploma in Information Technology

Diploma in Cybersecurity

Tools

PAM

Firewalls

Endpoint Security

EDR

MFA

SOC

Job description

What will you do?

• Advanced Incident Management:Lead the response to managed security technologies’ fault alerts and/or customer escalations. Perform advanced incident/problem escalation within SLA to internal technical teams or external product vendors until resolution. Mentor junior engineers in incident management best practices.

• Expert Troubleshooting:Provide expert-level support for security solutions, including troubleshooting complex product-specific technical issues within SLA. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve critical technical issues efficiently.

• Strategic Patch Management:Plan and oversee the implementation of comprehensive patch management strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain system compliance. Ensure timely application of updates and patches across all systems.

• Service and Change Requests:Manage and prioritize inbound Change Requests (CRs), Service Requests (SRs), or other queries within SLA. Ensure high-quality and timely responses to all requests.

• Advanced System Monitoring:Continuously monitor security systems and perform in-depth health checks and tasks to ensure operational effectiveness. Identify and address potential gaps and threats proactively.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with IT, cybersecurity, and other relevant teams to report on security incidents and enhance security measures in ongoing operations. Lead cross-functional project team to improve overall security posture.

• Proactive Security Measures:Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends and implement proactive measures to improve security posture. Develop and lead initiatives to enhance the organization’s security framework.

• Compliance and Documentation:Ensure strict adherence to security standards and regulatory requirements. Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive documentation, guides, and policies. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance.

• Subject Matter Expertise:Serve as a subject matter expert in specific domains of security technologies. Provide guidance and training to junior engineers and other team members. Lead the evaluation and implementation of new security technologies.

• Leadership and Mentorship:Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• 5-10 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity roles, 3 years of experience in managing CyberArk or related PAM products.

• Practical working expertise with one or more of the following technologies: PAM, Firewalls, Endpoint Security, EDR, MFA, SOC etc.

• Certified in ITIL and CyberArk will be preferred

• Sound fundamental knowledge on technical troubleshooting for systems and network

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.