L2 Senior Security Analyst

OPUS IT Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OPUS IT Services Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to lead complex investigations, mentor junior analysts, and shape the security program at an enterprise level.

You will coordinate incident response, improve playbooks, work with DevSecOps, and present findings to executives while advancing security posture and threat awareness.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in incident response or threat analysis
• Expert-level proficiency with SIEM, EDR, SOAR and threat intelligence platforms
• Deep knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, kill chain methodology, and adversary emulation
• Strong experience with digital forensics (memory, disk, network) and malware analysis
• Proficiency in ing and automation (Python, PowerShell, KQL, or similar)
• Demonstrated experience leading incident response efforts in enterprise environments
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end incident response for high-severity and complex security incidents
• Perform in-depth analysis of compromised systems, malicious artifacts, and attack infrastructure
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve incident response playbooks, detection rules, and SOC processes
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level analysts; conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and tabletop exercises
• Partner with engineering and DevSecOps teams to improve security architecture and reduce attack surface
• Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies; lead proof-of-concept assessments
• Prepare executive-level briefings and detailed technical reports on incidents, threat landscape, and security posture
• Represent the security team in cross-functional projects, audits, and regulatory reviews
• Track threat intelligence trends and translate findings into actionable defensive measures

Skills

Incident response

Threat analysis

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SIEM

EDR

SOAR

Threat intelligence platforms

Palo Alto Cortex

Splunk

Job description

Senior Security Analyst

Department: Information Security | Reports To: SOC Manager / Cyber Security Operations Lead | Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Analyst to lead complex security investigations, mentor junior analysts, and drive strategic improvements across our security program. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence security direction at an organizational level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end incident response for high-severity and complex security incidents
• Perform in-depth analysis of compromised systems, malicious artifacts, and attack infrastructure
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve incident response playbooks, detection rules, and SOC processes
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level analysts; conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and tabletop exercises
• Partner with engineering and DevSecOps teams to improve security architecture and reduce attack surface
• Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies; lead proof-of-concept assessments
• Prepare executive-level briefings and detailed technical reports on incidents, threat landscape, and security posture
• Represent the security team in cross-functional projects, audits, and regulatory reviews
• Track threat intelligence trends and translate findings into actionable defensive measures

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in incident response or threat analysis
• Expert-level proficiency with SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms – Palo Alto Cortex, Splunk
• Deep knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, kill chain methodology, and adversary emulation
• Strong experience with digital forensics (memory, disk, network) and malware analysis (static and dynamic)
• Proficiency in ing and automation (Python, PowerShell, KQL, or similar)
• Demonstrated experience leading incident response efforts in enterprise environments
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCFE, GCIH, OSCP, or equivalent
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container/Kubernetes environments
• Background in red team or purple team operations
• Prior experience building or maturing a SOC function

Working Location: Bradell