Junior Security Engineer

Alfa Connections Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Singapore seeks a Junior Security Engineer to assist in implementing cybersecurity controls across Microsoft 365 and Azure. You will monitor security alerts, conduct threat analysis, and support incident response activities. Ideal candidates should hold relevant entry-level certifications and have some internship experience in security or IT support. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on enhancing cybersecurity defenses.

Qualifications

• Entry-level certifications like Security+ or CEH are preferred.
• Internship experience in security or IT support environments is an asset.
• Willing to learn and stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assist in incident response activities to minimize impact.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and assist in remediation efforts.
• Support onboarding of servers and endpoints into security platforms.

Skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Defender

Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools

Basic threat analysis

Incident response support

Education

SC-900: Microsoft Security Fundamentals certification

AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals certification

Security+ or CEH certifications

Job description

Company Overview / Employee Value Proposition

At Alfa Connections, business requirements are the primary factors and considerations to why we have chosen to focus on specific Microsoft flagship workload. Such as Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365. Dedicated focus have been invested into these solutions to achieve the desired requirements which we have gathered from different business organizations during our much appreciated live demo sessions and solution architecting sessions. We at Alfa Connections prefer to drive in the path of addressing the pain point of the customer with the right solution which determines the product, rather than selling a product that can't achieve to address the pain points of our customers. We infuse within our day to day activities with Microsoft and Nintex Workflow driven messages and designs to ensure employees are clear about our focus solutions.

Alfa Connections provides a full suite of comprehensive IT solutions designed to enhance your organization's productivity and reduce operating and investments costs. Driven by innovation, we integrate crucial business applications on a centralized Microsoft to accelerate communication and optimize the way people work. Our specialists share a common passion to empower your business with the broadest range of customizable and cost-effective IT solutions and services. We adopt an independent approach by delivering all our solutions through our in-house team, thereby eliminating the security and cost concerns that arise from third-party involvement.

Our rich business domain experience enables us to speak the same language with customers and understand their business needs easily. This knowledge base and experience help us save clients' precious time and deliver the right solution for every specific situation. Our unique competence in various technologies enables us to deliver integrated, scalable, robust solutions with the optimal cost/performance ratio.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Junior Security Engineer to support the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of cybersecurity controls across Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoints, and cloud environments. The role will assist senior security engineers in protecting company and client systems from threats, ensuring compliance, and responding to incidents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Defender to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Perform basic threat analysis and escape security incidents to senior engineers for timely resolution
• Assist in incident response activities including containment, investigation, and documentation to minimize impact
• Support security configuration and hardening of Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and endpoint environments to strengthen defenses
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and assist in remediation efforts to reduce security risks
• Monitor identity security controls including Entra ID, conditional access policies, and multi-factor authentication to safeguard access
• Assist in onboarding servers, endpoints, and workloads into security platforms to ensure comprehensive coverage
• Support deployment of security policies, baseline configurations, and system hardening to maintain compliance
• Maintain and update security documentation and standard operating procedures to ensure accuracy and accessibility
• Assist with ISO 27001 compliance activities, security audits, and governance tracking to uphold regulatory standards
• Support risk assessments and security reviews to identify and mitigate organizational risks
• Maintain asset and security inventory records to ensure accurate tracking of security posture
• Stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security updates to enhance defense strategies
• Participate in security training, labs, and certification programs to continuously develop technical expertise

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• SC-900: Microsoft Security Fundamentals certification
• AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals certification
• Security+ or CEH (entry level) certifications
• Internship experience in security or IT support environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID (Azure AD), and vulnerability scanning tools