Security Engineer (Contract)

Charterhouse Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join a growing cybersecurity team responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security technologies that protect critical infrastructure and business applications.

This hands-on role covers on-premises and cloud environments, with a focus on SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, IAM, and WAF. You will contribute to security automation and collaborate across infrastructure and operations teams to strengthen security posture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Security Engineering or related role.
• Experience implementing and managing enterprise security technologies (SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, AV, Vulnerability Management, DLP, PAM, IAM, WAF, IDS/IPS).
• Strong understanding of information security principles and networking concepts.
• Experience administering Unix/Linux environments with scripting (Shell/Bash).
• Experience planning, implementing, and deploying enterprise security solutions into production environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise security solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Administer and optimize security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, AV, VM, DLP, PAM, IAM, WAF, IDS/IPS.
• Plan, deploy, and transition security solutions into production with minimal disruption.
• Monitor, investigate and troubleshoot security incidents and alerts across enterprise environments.
• Perform security assessments and drive remediation to strengthen security posture.
• Develop and maintain security automation, scripts, and procedures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, application, and operations teams to implement security best practices.

Skills

Security engineering

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR

Shell scripting

Unix/Linux

Networking concepts

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

SIEM platform

SOAR platform

EDR/XDR solutions

WAF

IDS/IPS

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join a growing cybersecurity team responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security technologies that protect critical infrastructure and business applications. This role is ideal for a hands-on security professional with strong technical expertise across endpoint, network, identity, and cloud security technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise security solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.

• Administer and optimize security technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, Anti-Virus, Vulnerability Management, DLP, PAM, IAM, WAF, and IDS/IPS.

• Plan, deploy, and transition security solutions into production while ensuring minimal operational risk and service disruption.

• Monitor, investigate, and troubleshoot security incidents, system alerts, and complex technical issues across enterprise environments.

• Perform security assessments, recommend remediation measures, and drive continuous improvements to strengthen the organization's security posture.

• Develop and maintain security automation, scripts, and operational procedures to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, application, and operations teams to implement security best practices throughout the technology lifecycle.

• Support security governance, compliance, and audit requirements while ensuring security controls remain effective and up to date.

• Participate in security projects, technology evaluations, and operational initiatives to enhance enterprise cybersecurity capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Security Engineering or a related cybersecurity role.

• Proven experience implementing and managing enterprise security technologies, including:

• SIEM

• SOAR

• EDR/XDR

• Anti-Virus

• Vulnerability Management

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

• Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Web Application Firewall (WAF)

• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

• Strong understanding of information security principles, cybersecurity best practices, and networking concepts.

• Hands-on experience administering Unix/Linux environments with scripting skills (e.g., Shell/Bash scripting) for automation and troubleshooting.

• Experience planning, implementing, and deploying enterprise security solutions into production environments.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, demonstrate ownership, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Security - Specialty (or equivalent cloud security certification)

• Other relevant cybersecurity vendor certifications are highly regarded.

EA License no.: 16S8066 I Reg no.: R1110125

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.