Security Engineer

Company Description

NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to develop comprehensive security expertise, from architecture and design to day-to-day operations, with mentorship and professional development opportunities to support your career growth.

• Operate and maintain SIEM, EDR, XDR, PAM, and other security platforms; configure and optimize detection rules and use-cases to minimize false positives while maximizing threat coverage
• Perform thorough log reviews and conduct proactive threat hunting activities; identify, escalate, and track security incidents to resolution
• Support the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of security infrastructure including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, antivirus solutions, and asset/patch management tools
• Validate and verify security detections; provide recommendations on patching strategies and system hardening to maintain mission-critical platform health
• Monitor security systems and conduct routine health checks; partner with stakeholders to report platform key performance indicators and security metrics
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by documenting lessons learned, sharing best practices, and identifying opportunities to enhance security posture
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, trends, and technologies; actively pursue opportunities to expand technical knowledge and expertise
• Assist in vulnerability assessments and provide actionable recommendations to remediate identified risks
• Collaborate with incident response teams to support investigation and containment activities during security events

• Solid understanding of operating systems (Windows/Linux), networking fundamentals, and application architecture
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, XDR, PAM, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and asset/patch management tools
• Demonstrated ability to perform structured log reviews and communicate findings clearly and concisely
• Working knowledge of core cybersecurity principles including threat identification, vulnerability analysis, and detection versus response methodologies
• Experience with incident tracking, escalation procedures, and security event documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically about security challenges
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in security architecture concepts and vulnerability assessment methodologies
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements relevant to Singapore's cybersecurity landscape (such as PDPA and industry-specific standards)
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the cybersecurity field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
• If you possess a specific cybersecurity skill or certification not listed here, we'd be delighted to discuss how your expertise could benefit our team

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.

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