Security Operations Lead — Cyber Defense & Resilience

Synapxe; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapxe, a Singapore-based cybersecurity firm, seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to manage technical risks, security operations, and SOC activities. You will act as a security SME for cyber assessments, PAM, databases, WAF, and EPP/EDR with hands-on risk assessment and threat intel use.

The role focuses on risk mitigation, threat detection, compliance, and regular management updates. Collaboration across internal and external stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Digital Forensic or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in IT security auditing or security operation role.
• Strong knowledge in internet infrastructure, networking technology and security (DNS, DHCP, Firewall, WAF, IDS/IPS, VPN, TCP/IP).
• Working experience with major SIEM will be advantage
• Strong practical experience in cyber security: kill chain, TTP, threat intelligence, malware triages.
• Multitasking ability with attention to detail during case investigations.
• Good team player with strong communication skills across teams and management.
• Professional security qualifications (CEH, ECIH/GCIH, ITIL) favorable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to manage technical risk, security operations, and SOC.
• Serve as IT security expert for cyber assessments, PAM, databases, WAF, firewall and EPP/EDR.
• Perform risk assessment and identify mitigation controls.
• Enhance threat detection use cases and reduce false positives.
• Identify infections using threat intelligence and IOCs from multiple sources.
• Ensure compliance and security controls are performed timely.
• Drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity procedures and monitoring.
• Track and report security risks with action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Generate security reports and metrics for management updates.
• Stay current on cyber threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.

Skills

IT security

Risk management

SOC operations

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Compliance monitoring

Security reporting

Education

Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Digital Forensic or Engineering

Tools

SIEM

PAM

WAF

EDR

IDS/IPS

Job description

Synapxe, a Singapore-based cybersecurity firm, seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to manage technical risks, security operations, and SOC activities. You will act as a security SME for cyber assessments, PAM, databases, WAF, and EPP/EDR with hands-on risk assessment and threat intel use.

The role focuses on risk mitigation, threat detection, compliance, and regular management updates. Collaboration across internal and external stakeholders is essential.