Network Security Principal Engineer

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications technology group in Singapore is looking for a Technical Leader. The successful candidate will mentor team members, manage budgets, and oversee project delivery in network security technologies. Ideal applicants should possess a strong engineering degree, knowledge of security practices, and passion for automation. This highly rewarding role offers excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Highly rewarding role

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in security standards and compliance enforcement practices.
• Passionate about system and process automation.
• Preferably certified in CISSP, CEH, Security+, CISA, CCSP, with CCNA or CCNP as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mentor team members and guide adoption of emerging network security technologies.
• Oversee planning and maintenance of platforms including VDI, MFA, EDR/NDR/XDR, firewalls, and routers.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecast expenses, and identify savings opportunities.
• Lead projects to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Promote creative thinking and solutions across the team.
• Facilitate communication among internal teams and external partners.
• Support growth and retention of high-performing team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Systematic troubleshooting

Self-motivated

Education

Strong engineering degree focused on security and systems management

Tools

Ansible

Resolve

UI Patch

RPA

Job description

• Industry leadership and innovation
• Purpose driven culture and career growth

About Our Client

One of Asia's leading communications technology groups, known for its scale, innovation, and commitment to digital transformation. They are a dynamic and forward-thinking approach to partnerships, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-impact solutions across telecommunications, enterprise IT, and digital services.

Job Description

• Technical Leadership: Mentor team members and guide adoption of emerging network security technologies.
• Infrastructure Lifecycle Management: Oversee planning and maintenance of platforms including VDI, MFA, PIAM, VA tools, SIAM, EDR/NDR/XDR, firewalls, routers and quantum-safe networks.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets, forecast expenses, track costs, and identify savings opportunities.
• Project Oversight: Lead projects to ensure timely delivery, quality outcomes, and efficient resource use.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Promote creative thinking and solutions across the team.
• Collaboration: Facilitate communication among internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Talent Development: Support growth and retention of high-performing team members.

The Successful Applicant

• Holds a strong engineering degree, ideally focused on security and systems management.
• Knowledgeable in security standards and compliance enforcement practices.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Skilled in analytical thinking and systematic troubleshooting for technical fault isolation and resolution.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic about adopting new technologies and enhancing customer experience.
• Passionate about system and process automation, with hands‑on experience in tools like Ansible, Resolve, UI Patch, and RPA.
• Experienced in implementing security best practices across physical, virtualized, and cloud-based systems.
• Preferably certified in CISSP, CEH, Security+, CISA, CCSP, with CCNA or CCNP as a plus.

What's on Offer

Highly rewarding role

Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N