Senior EndPoint Security Engineer_Contract

NTT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international technology firm in Singapore is looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist to develop and manage security policies and incident responses. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science, solid experience in cybersecurity, and strong skills in managing security tools. You will work collaboratively with teams to ensure effective security measures and compliance. The position demands excellent analytical and communication skills, as well as critical thinking.

Qualifications

• Work experience in cybersecurity, focusing on policy creation, monitoring, and incident response.
• Experience managing cybersecurity projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
• Understanding legal and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage security controls to mitigate threats across IT infrastructure.
• Monitor and analyze security events, taking actions to prevent incidents.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Policy creation

Incident response

Project management

Analytical skills

Technical skills in cybersecurity tools

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related fields

Tools

Python

PowerShell

NDR

EDR

WAF

DLP

SIEM

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage security controls to block and mitigate security threats across the IT infrastructure.
• Understanding of perimeter and endpoint security solutions and able to create policies based on requirements.
• Evaluate and perform analysis of the business risks and control environment to identify weaknesses and design the control to operate effectively.
• Regularly review and fine‑tune existing policies to ensure they remain effective and up to date with the evolving latest security threats and best practices.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure policies are aligned with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshooting policies if they are not working as intended.
• Monitor and analyze security events: Continuously monitor security events and alerts, analyze potential threats, and take appropriate actions to prevent security incidents.
• Policy development: Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Incident response: Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate and respond to security incidents, providing expertise on security controls and mitigation strategies.
• Reporting and documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of security controls, configurations, and incidents. Prepare regular reports on the effectiveness of security controls.
• Training and awareness: Provide training and guidance to other team members and stakeholders on security controls and best practices.

Requirements

• Possess a degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related fields.
• Work experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on policy creation, monitoring, and incident response.
• Project Management: Experience in managing cybersecurity projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring. This helps in ensuring that security initiatives are completed on time and within budget.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity, such as data protection laws and industry‑specific regulations. This can help in ensuring compliance and avoiding legal issues.
• Programming and Scripting: Knowledge of programming languages (such as Python) and scripting languages (such as PowerShell) can be beneficial for automating security tasks and developing custom security tools.
• Cloud security: Familiarity with cloud security principles and practices, including securing cloud environments and managing cloud‑based security tools.
• Technical skill: Skilled in managing NDR, EDR, WAF, email security, and DLP policies. Strong understanding of endpoint/network security, threat detection, and incident response. Proficient in SIEM data querying and analysis.
• Analytical skill: Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
• Communication skill: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Critical thinking: Apply critical thinking skills to analyze complex security issues, evaluate potential solutions, and make well‑informed decisions.
• Independently perform tasks and responsibilities with minimal dependency and guidance, while continuously learning and adapting to evolving technologies.