Security Risk Assessment Lead Engineer (2-Year Contract)

Synapxe; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapxe is seeking an Assistant Lead Engineer to lead security risk assessment within Cyber Risk Management & Services. The role covers governance, risk, assurance across the SDLC and oversight of vulnerability management and third-party risk.

You will guide BSG in aligning with IT security policies and regulatory frameworks, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, and provide strategic security advisory to stakeholders. A 2-year direct contract role with opportunities for impact and growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS/IS/Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 12 years IT security experience in multiple domains including governance, risk, and architecture.
• Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud desirable.
• Professional security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CRISC) advantageous.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to BSG to ensure compliance with IT security policies throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct security risk management including identification, assessment and treatment of risks per framework.
• Guide vulnerability assessments, code review and penetration testing with remediation timelines.
• Provide security consulting and advisory to BSG.
• Review RFP proposals for security requirements.
• Review architecture design from Enterprise/Solution/Security Architects.
• Perform cybersecurity assurance across SDLC stages.
• Evaluate third-party vendor and product risks and mitigation measures.
• Perform independent assessments of security controls in projects/systems.
• Review and improve IT security policies, frameworks, standards and procedures.

Skills

Security governance

Risk management

Application security design

Security project management

Security operations

Cloud security technologies

Network access

Identity governance and access mgmt

Privileged access & identity mgmt

Security information & event mgmt

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Synapxe is seeking an Assistant Lead Engineer to lead security risk assessment within Cyber Risk Management & Services. The role covers governance, risk, assurance across the SDLC and oversight of vulnerability management and third-party risk.

You will guide BSG in aligning with IT security policies and regulatory frameworks, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, and provide strategic security advisory to stakeholders. A 2-year direct contract role with opportunities for impact and growth.