Information Security Engineer

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Specialist Information Security Engineer for their Malware Defense Team in Singapore. The role involves identifying and responding to malware threats, requiring 3-5 years of experience in malware analysis and incident response. Ideal candidates should have a strong investigative mindset and experience in threat prevention domains. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in malware analysis and incident response.
• Strong investigative mindset with the ability to drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of EDR platforms and system internals.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and triage real-time malware incidents.
• Perform analysis of malicious files, URLs, and indicators of compromise (IoCs).
• Document analysis findings and provide recommendations.

Skills

Malware analysis

Incident response

Threat prevention domains

Investigation

Communication

Tools

Process Monitor

Wireshark

Fiddler

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a global financial institution serving millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. Their continued success depends on maintaining a strong and adaptive cyber defense posture that protects operations across more than 35 countries. The Malware Defense team plays a critical role in this mission—safeguarding clients, assets, and trust against evolving cyber threats.

Role Overview

As a Specialist Information Security Engineer, you will be part of the Malware Defense Team responsible for identifying, analyzing, and responding to malware-based threats in real time. This role requires deep analytical skills, hands-on malware analysis experience, and a proactive approach to improving detection and defense mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and triage real-time malware incidents, prioritizing threats effectively.
• Perform static, dynamic, and behavioral analysis of malicious files, URLs, and indicators of compromise (IoCs).
• Document analysis findings comprehensively, providing clear recommendations and reports.
• Identify cyber risks and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen detection controls and preventive measures.
• Work closely with Incident Response teams to contain and remediate threats, contributing to continuous improvement of defense capabilities.

Who You Are

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in malware analysis and incident response.
• Strong investigative mindset with the ability to drive process improvements and control enhancements.
• Background in one or more threat prevention domains - Email, Web, or Endpoint.

Preferred Skill Set

• Understanding of browser exploitation and web abuse techniques.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and how threat actors misuse these technologies.
• Proficiency in analyzing email headers and detecting phishing or malicious email content.
• SIEM experience (event correlation, alert tuning, and threat hunting).
• Exposure to tools like Process Monitor, FakeDNS, Regshot, or Wireshark.
• Experience with sandbox environments and interpreting automated malware analysis results.
• Skilled at extracting IoCs (domains, IPs, file hashes) and using URL categorization or proxy tools (e.g., Fiddler, commercial sandboxes, web proxies).
• Strong communication and documentation skills - able to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of EDR platforms, forensic artifacts (browser, registry, event logs), and system internals.

Nice to Have

• 3+ years of full-cycle malware analysis in Email, Web, or Endpoint domains.
• 3+ years in incident response and/or digital forensics.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience in scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Ability to conduct structured technical interviews with an investigative mindset.

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• Our team will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for further steps in the selection process.

Susmita Sahu

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Personnel Registration Number: R23114076