Senior Specialist, Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description

• Opportunity to be a part of our Cyber Security Team in Singapore!
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for four consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) as well as Great Place to Work-Certified™ company.
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide continuous delivery and enhancement of Endpoint and Network Security solutions deployed.

• Align with Network and/or Endpoint Security Product Leads or Manager on Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
• Lead in Endpoint and Network Security architectural design, integration and deployment on-premise or in the cloud environment.
• Engage and drive Network perimeter security controls (e.g. IPS/IDS, secure web gateway, firewalls) solutioning and product roadmap.
• Engage and drive Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) or Next-Gen Anti-virus (NGAV) solutioning and product roadmap.
• Benchmark and assess security configurations and system performance impact.
• Support the integration requirement of the Network and Endpoint Security solutions to other security solutions such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR).
• Participate and contribute to cross-functional engagements, achieve risks and compliance objectives. Cross-functional teams include:
• Cyber Fusion Center in Singapore, or across EMEA and US regions
• Governance, Risk and Compliance Value Team
• Technology Infrastructure, Operations and Experience team on workstations, servers, and networks
• Participate in vendor and technology assessments, including proof of concept, stakeholder requirements to achieve business outcomes and resolve technical issues.

Leadership

• Foster collaboration, listen and learn from stakeholders and people with different cultures across functional areas.
• A team-focused mentality with the proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and take ownership of the engineering domain knowledge.
• Supervise contractors and provide guidance on projects, being responsible for their technical deliverables.
• Mentor and guide junior engineer to become successful Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Lead and influence the design and development of Endpoint and Network Security products and services.
• Ability to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a professional image and approach.
• Effectively communicate as a technical consultant to both IT and business audiences.

Technical Skills

• Keep abreast of current and emerging Endpoint and Network security technologies and maintain aware of industry trends and threats.
• Good knowledge in Risk Management and Information Security, Cloud Security, and security standards or frameworks (e.g. ISO 27000 or NIST).
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in 2 or more of the technologies: Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Network Security (IT/IoT/OT), Mobile Security, Email Security.
• Proficient in Cloud platforms and services (e.g. PaaS, IaaS, cloud native or third-party security services)
• Experience in security technologies implemented for the cloud environment will be a plus.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or equivalent experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in Endpoint and Network Security implementations, for instance, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Next-Gen Anti-virus (NGAV), Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems, Secure Web Gateway.
• Good experience with Agile methodology and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to work independently and as team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and possess good presentation skills.
• Relevant certifications are desired (e.g. CISSP, AWS/Azure Cloud Certifications)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Leadership

• Foster collaboration, listen and learn from stakeholders and people with different cultures across functional areas.
• A team-focused mentality with the proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and take ownership of the engineering domain knowledge.
• Supervise contractors and provide guidance on projects, being responsible for their technical deliverables.
• Mentor and guide junior engineer to become successful Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Lead and influence the design and development of Endpoint and Network Security products and services.
• Ability to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a professional image and approach.
• Effectively communicate as a technical consultant to both IT and business audiences.

Technical Skills

• Keep abreast of current and emerging Endpoint and Network security technologies and maintain aware of industry trends and threats.
• Good knowledge in Risk Management and Information Security, Cloud Security, and security standards or frameworks (e.g. ISO 27000 or NIST).
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in 2 or more of the technologies: Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Network Security (IT/IoT/OT), Mobile Security, Email Security.
• Proficient in Cloud platforms and services (e.g. PaaS, IaaS, cloud native or third-party security services)
• Experience in security technologies implemented for the cloud environment will be a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in Endpoint and Network Security implementations, for instance, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Next-Gen Anti-virus (NGAV), Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems, Secure Web Gateway.
• Good experience with Agile methodology and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to work independently and as team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and possess good presentation skills.
• Relevant certifications are desired (e.g. CISSP, AWS/Azure Cloud Certifications)

Others

• May require occasional off-hours work

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