VP, Infrastructure Security Engineer

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking an Infrastructure Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security controls across Windows, Linux, Unix, and AD environments. You will establish hardening standards, automated compliance checks, and ongoing monitoring to prevent configuration drift.

You will collaborate with Infrastructure, IAM, Security Architecture, Risk, and Governance teams to ensure secure platform deployments, incident response readiness, and regulatory adherence within

Qualifications

• Experience securing Windows, Linux, Unix and AD environments.
• Knowledge of security hardening controls and configuration compliance.
• Ability to translate security policies into practical technical controls.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in financial institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security hardening standards for platforms (Windows, Linux, Unix, AD).
• Develop automated compliance profiles and monitor drift from approved baselines.
• Analyze findings, recommend corrective actions, and drive remediation with platform/app teams.
• Strengthen Active Directory security, including privileged access and group policy controls.
• Define security requirements for privileged and non-human identities and lifecycle management.
• Identify and remediate unmanaged, orphaned, shared, inactive, or overly privileged accounts.
• Provide security engineering expertise for new technology implementations, upgrades, vulnerabilities, incidents, risks, and audits.
• Develop reusable security configurations, automation, and engineering patterns for consistency and scale.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, IAM, Security Architecture, Cyber Defense, Risk, and Governance teams.

Skills

Security engineering

Windows

Linux/Unix

Active Directory

Privileged access

Threat monitoring

Education

Cybersecurity certification

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets.

At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in.

As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

About UOB

UOB is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

The Infrastructure Security Engineering team designs, develops, and maintains the security capabilities required to protect the Bank’s open-system environment.

The incumbent establishes security hardening standards, implements automated compliance assessments, monitors systems for configuration drift and non-compliance, and works with relevant technology teams to drive remediation.

The scope covers Windows, Linux and Unix platforms, Active Directory, privileged access, service accounts, application identities, and other non-human identities.

The role supports the consistent implementation of security controls throughout the technology lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security hardening standards for Windows, Linux, Unix, Active Directory, and related open-system technologies.


• Develop automated compliance profiles and continuously monitor systems for configuration drift and deviations from approved security baselines.


• Analyze compliance findings, recommend corrective actions, and work with platform and application teams to drive remediation.


• Strengthen Active Directory security, including privileged access, administrative controls, Group Policy, authentication, delegation, and directory configurations.


• Define security requirements for privileged and non-human identities, including account ownership, credential protection, access control, monitoring, periodic review, and lifecycle management.


• Support the identification and remediation of unmanaged, orphaned, shared, inactive, or excessively privileged accounts.


• Provide security engineering expertise for new technology implementations, platform upgrades, vulnerabilities, incidents, risk assessments, exceptions, and audits.


• Develop reusable security configurations, technical guidance, automation, and engineering patterns to improve the consistency and scalability of platform security.


• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Application, Identity and Access Management, Security Architecture, Cyber Defense, Risk, and Governance teams.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications or professional certifications in cybersecurity, information technology, or engineering are advantageous.


• Strong hands-on experience in the administration, configuration, and security of Windows, Linux, Unix, and Active Directory environments, including the implementation of security hardening controls.


• Good understanding of privileged access, non-human identity security, configuration compliance, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.


• Ability to translate security policies and requirements into practical and implementable technical controls.


• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to remain effective under pressure, manage competing priorities, and resolve complex technical challenges.


• Experience working in a financial institution or another highly regulated environment is preferred.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.