Information Security Lead Analyst (Vice President)

Citigroup Inc.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to enhance its security posture. This role involves analyzing vulnerabilities, automating security controls, and providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience in security disciplines, strong knowledge of TCP/IP and firewall technologies, and a degree in a STEM field. This position offers rich opportunities for shaping industry standards in a highly collaborative environment.

Benefits

Exposure to a broad range of investment technology

Access to world-class testing lab

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with multiple security disciplines.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP and network routing protocols.
• Large Scale Network and Security design experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to automate and standardize security controls.
• Resolve vulnerabilities detected in applications or infrastructure.
• Analyze source code to mitigate weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Security disciplines expertise

TCP/IP technologies

Firewall and proxy technologies

Unix/Linux proficiency

Scripting languages (Python/Perl/Bash)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

University/College degree in a STEM area

Tools

Bluecoat

Squid

NGINX

Job description

As part of Citi Infrastructure Defense team, the analyst position will participate and be responsible for analysis, design, support of system and network security application troubleshooting. The ideal candidate shall have ability to gather requirements, specifications, and document the technical requirements. Candidate must have demonstrated broad technical knowledge on skill sets below, be able to perform off‑hours support, and work independently. Successful candidate will be results oriented, work well in a fast paced, highly collaborative team environment, and be able to multi‑task and reprioritize tasks as needed. Candidate will regularly interact with internal customers and adjacent teams. As such, candidates must possess solid verbal and written communication skills, strong personal initiative and expert problem solving abilities.

As a Senior Security Engineer you will

• Identify opportunities to automate and standardize information security controls and for the supported groups
• Resolve any vulnerabilities or issues detected in an application or infrastructure
• Analyze source code to mitigate identified weaknesses and vulnerabilities within the system
• Review and validate automated testing results and prioritize actions that resolve issues based on overall risk
• Scan and analyze applications with automated tools, and perform manual testing if necessary
• Reduce risk by analyzing the root cause of issues, their impact, and required corrective actions
• Direct the development and delivery of secure solutions by coordinating with business and technical contacts
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Ideal background

• 8+ years of experience with multiple security disciplines and strong understanding of layered defense concepts.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP technologies and knowledge of network routing protocols
• Experience defining enterprise security strategy and ecosystem across diverse products
• Strong hands on experience with firewall and proxy technologies (Bluecoat, Squid, NGINX)
• Large Scale Network and Security design experience is essential
• Work with and understand regulatory and risk management requirements
• Strong unix / linux experience
• Scripting (Python/Perl/Bash)
• University / College degree in any STEM area or equivalent industry/technology knowledge

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on the internal security posture for a large financial and thus shaping the industry overall
• Exposure to a broad range of investment technology businesses and products
• Access to our world class testing lab with physical hands on using hundreds of devices in the IT security ecosystem

#LI‑Hybrid

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.