Security Engineering Leader — Automation & Compliance

NETS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

NETS is seeking a Lead - Security Engineering to design, implement, and manage critical information security solutions. You will collaborate with the Head of Security Engineering, Security Operations, Technology, GRC, TPRM and Legal to drive security controls across the enterprise.

You will architect and govern IS tools, lead a high-performance team, and oversee privileged access management, vulnerability management, audit coordination, and risk remediation in a regulated banking environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of security experience in complex enterprise environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience with security technologies including PAM, SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, NDR, IPS/IDS, DLP, WAF, and Vulnerability Management tools.
• Proven experience implementing ISMS (ISO 27001) and SOC 2 Type II.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance in banking or highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Experience in security operations, incident response, risk remediation, and continuous service improvement.
• Familiarity with automation and AI-driven security capabilities to enhance efficiency.
• Experience in vendor and third-party management including security tools and contracts.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement IS tools in alignment with NETS security requirements and standards.
• Drive solution approvals by presenting architectures at governance forums and securing endorsement.
• Manage and maintain IS platforms for optimal performance and control execution.
• Deliver end-to-end platform management services in accordance with SLAs.
• Support privileged access management, vulnerability management, audit coordination, and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor operational performance to ensure services meet high-quality standards and SLA commitments.
• Provide security oversight in decision-making forums to ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Security Engineering team.
• Manage relationships with security vendors and partners for optimal tool utilization and contracts.
• Support budget planning and cost optimization for security platforms; assist during major security incidents; contribute to strategy and roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Automation & AI

Mentoring

Tools

PAM

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR

NDR

IPS/IDS

DLP

WAF

Vulnerability Management

Job description

NETS is seeking a Lead - Security Engineering to design, implement, and manage critical information security solutions. You will collaborate with the Head of Security Engineering, Security Operations, Technology, GRC, TPRM and Legal to drive security controls across the enterprise.

You will architect and govern IS tools, lead a high-performance team, and oversee privileged access management, vulnerability management, audit coordination, and risk remediation in a regulated banking environment.