IT Security Engineer #IFL

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD is seeking a cybersecurity professional to assist in policy development, deployment of security tools, and collaboration with network teams to enforce basic security controls. The role includes risk assessments, incident support, and maintaining security documentation across telecom environments.

The candidate should have a degree in cybersecurity/IT, 3–5 years in related roles, and familiarity with SIEM, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners, plus a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in cybersecurity or IT.
• 3–5 years in cybersecurity, network support, or IT security operations.
• Fundamental cybersecurity concepts and risk management knowledge.
• Basic networking principles including TCP/IP, VPN, and firewalls.
• Experience with SIEM, antivirus, firewall, or vulnerability scanners.
• Willingness to learn telecom-specific protocols.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and documentation of cybersecurity policies and guardrails.
• Support deployment, maintenance, and review of security tools (SIEM, antivirus, firewalls).
• Work with network/infrastructure teams to implement basic security configurations and controls.
• Participate in security risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and audits.
• Monitor security logs and alerts, triage events, and support incident response activities.
• Maintain asset inventories and configuration documentation related to security tools and processes.
• Contribute to compliance reporting and documentation efforts.
• Stay informed on cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices—especially in telecom environments.
• Participate in training and awareness initiatives to promote security best practices across the organization.
• Learn and apply security best practices in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Networking fundamentals

Security tooling familiarity

Documentation

Incident response

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Automation scripting (basic)

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

CompTIA Security+ (preferred)

Cisco Cyber Ops Associate

EC-Council ECSA – Associate

CCNA/CCNP or equivalent networking cert

Tools

SIEM

Antivirus

Firewall

Vulnerability scanner

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and documentation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security guardrails.
• Support the deployment, maintenance, and review of security tools (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, antivirus, IDS/IPS).
• Work with network and infrastructure teams to understand current setups and assist in implementing basic security configurations and controls.
• Participate in security risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and audits.
• Monitor security logs and alerts, triage events, and support incident response activities.
• Help maintain asset inventories and configuration documentation related to security tools and processes.
• Contribute to compliance reporting and documentation efforts.
• Stay informed on cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices—especially in telecom environments.
• Participate in training and awareness initiatives to promote security best practices across the organization.
• Learn and apply security best practices in public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or diploma with relevant experience) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a cybersecurity, network support, or IT security operations role.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts: threat types, risk management, incident response, and data protection.
• Foundational understanding of networking principles and protocols (TCP/IP, routing basics, firewalls, VPN, Encryption).
• Familiarity with security tools (e.g., SIEM, antivirus, firewall, vulnerability scanner).
• Willingness to learn telecom-specific protocols and infrastructure concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications and Skills

• Entry-level cybersecurity certification (any of the following preferred): CompTIA Security+
• Cisco Cyber Ops Associate
• EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) – Associate level
• Networking certification (optional but advantageous): Cisco CCNA, CCNP or equivalent
• Exposure to scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Team player with a growth mindset and the ability to follow structured guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.