Security Engineer

APAR TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

APAR TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Security Engineer to design, implement and maintain security controls across systems, networks and applications. The role emphasizes vulnerability assessments, incident response and DevSecOps collaboration.

You will work with IT, development and operations teams, apply NIST/ISO27001 standards, and leverage SIEM, PAM, DAM, firewalls and IDS/IPS to strengthen security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in security for networks, applications or systems.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, cryptography and standards (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with vulnerability scanning, penetration testing and threat modelling.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH or CompTIA Security+ are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain security controls for systems, networks and apps.
• Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities via assessments, patching and testing.
• Monitor security events and investigate potential threats and incidents.
• Support incident response and remediation actions.
• Configure and monitor SIEM, PAM, DAM, firewalls and IDS/IPS.
• Collaborate with IT, development and ops to embed security in SDLC.
• Maintain security procedures and technical documentation.

Skills

Security fundamentals

Threat modelling

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related

Tools

SIEM

PAM

DAM

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

Job Details

• Design, implement and maintain security controls for systems, networks and applications.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities through vulnerability assessments, patch management and penetration testing.
• Monitor security events and investigate potential threats and incidents.
• Support incident response activities and recommend remediation actions.
• Conduct security assessments and audits against applicable security standards and policies.
• Configure and monitor security technologies including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, PAM and DAM.
• Collaborate with IT, development and operations teams to integrate security throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support DevSecOps practices and security improvements.
• Maintain security procedures, incident records and technical documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in network, application or system security.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography and security standards.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, PAM, DAM, firewalls and IDS/IPS.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning, penetration testing and threat modelling.
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, IM8 and CSA CCOP.
• Experience with network security, firewall management, VPN and IDS/IPS.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools.
• Scripting knowledge in Python, Bash or PowerShell is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH or CompTIA Security+ are an advantage.

EA Number: 11C4879