Security Engineer

China Telecom Asia Pacific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

China Telecom Asia Pacific is seeking a cybersecurity professional to monitor and respond to security events across networks, systems, applications and cloud platforms. You will operate SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR and related tools, perform triage, containment, investigations and remediation coordination.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or above in CS/IT/Cybersecurity, 3+ years in IT technical support or presales with security focus, and strong communication skills to translate technical findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in IT technical support or presales consulting, with expertise in security solutions.
• Familiarity with network security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VAPT, MSSP, and practical experience in design and implementation.
• Strong solution design skills with the ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with customers, sales teams, and technical teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools.
• Able to work under pressure, with a collaborative team spirit and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events across networks, systems, applications, and cloud platforms.
• Operate SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR and related security tools.
• Identify potential security incidents, anomalies, and suspicious behaviors.
• Perform incident triage, containment support, investigation and remediation coordination.
• Assist with incident communication and escalation according to company procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and prepare detailed IR reports.
• Threat Hunting & Forensic Analysis.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting based on threat intelligence, behavioral patterns, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Perform basic to advanced forensic analysis as required.
• Provide technical assessments of sophisticated attacks.
• Security Policies, Standards & Compliance.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support compliance with MAS TRM, PDPA, Cyber Hygiene, and industry security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Ensure documentation and security controls align with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Work with IT, compliance, risk, and business units to support security-related initiatives.
• Translate technical findings into clear business impacts where required.
• Security Tools & Technology Support.
• Assist in evaluating and recommending new security tools, technologies, and processes.
• Support cloud security operations (AWS, Azure).
• Support automation and orchestration using SOAR tools if applicable.
• Reporting Outsourced personnel are required to prepare the following reports:
• Daily/weekly incident analysis summaries
• Monthly security posture and trend reports
• Incident RCA reports, Vulnerability and risk reports
• Audit & Assessment Support
• Assist with internal and external security audits.
• Provide technical support for security assessments and follow-up remediation activities.

Job description

• Monitor and analyze security events across networks, systems, applications, and cloud platforms.
• Operate SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR and related security tools.
• Identify potential security incidents, anomalies, and suspicious behaviors.
• Perform incident triage, containment support, investigation and remediation coordination.
• Assist with incident communication and escalation according to company procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and prepare detailed IR reports.
• Threat Hunting & Forensic Analysis
• Conduct proactive threat hunting based on threat intelligence, behavioral patterns, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Perform basic to advanced forensic analysis as required.
• Provide technical assessments of sophisticated attacks.
• Security Policies, Standards & Compliance
• Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support compliance with MAS TRM, PDPA, Cyber Hygiene, and industry security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Ensure documentation and security controls align with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Work with IT, compliance, risk, and business units to support security-related initiatives.
• Translate technical findings into clear business impacts where required.
• Security Tools & Technology Support
• Assist in evaluating and recommending new security tools, technologies, and processes.
• Support cloud security operations (AWS, Azure).
• Support automation and orchestration using SOAR tools if applicable.
• Reporting Outsourced personnel are required to prepare the following reports:
• Daily/weekly incident analysis summaries
• Monthly security posture and trend reports
• Incident RCA reports, Vulnerability and risk reports
• Audit & Assessment Support
• Assist with internal and external security audits.
• Provide technical support for security assessments and follow-up remediation activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in IT technical support or presales consulting, with expertise in security solutions.
• Familiarity with network security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VAPT, MSSP, and practical experience in design and implementation.
• Strong solution design skills with the ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with customers, sales teams, and technical teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools.
• Able to work under pressure, with a collaborative team spirit and the ability to work independently.