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Senior Security Engineer

  • Location: Singapore
  • Salary: Negotiable per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 1 month ago

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Engineer who has transitioned their career from a system administration background to specialize in security operations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security best practices across a diverse range of technologies, including mobile, cloud, switches, routers, and networks. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets and ensuring the continued security and integrity of our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VA/PT):

  • Lead and execute comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on systems, networks, applications, and infrastructure.
  • Identify security vulnerabilities, analyze potential risks, and provide actionable recommendations for mitigation.

Security Operations Center (SOC) Expertise:

  • Leverage your experience in transitioning from a system administration role to contribute effectively within a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
  • Monitor security alerts and incidents, investigate potential security breaches, and respond to security events in a timely manner.

Multi-Technology Security:

  • Apply your comprehensive knowledge of mobile security, cloud security, switches, routers, and network security to design, implement, and maintain robust security measures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the development and deployment of new technologies.

Incident Response and Mitigation:

  • Contribute to incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery from security incidents.
  • Develop incident response plans, workflows, and playbooks to enhance the organization's ability to respond effectively to security threats.
  • Security Tool Management:
  • Manage and operate security tools such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and vulnerability management platforms.
  • Fine-tune and customize security tools to optimize their effectiveness and accuracy in detecting and mitigating threats.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience security engineering and SOC environments.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent are highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests using industry-standard tools.
  • Strong understanding of mobile security, cloud security, networking protocols, switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • Experience with security tool management and incident response procedures.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
  • Exceptional communication skills to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Koh Ching Wen (Xu Jingwen)
EA Reg No: R1108631