IT Security Officer (CyberSecurity Engineer)

Our client, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading organizations is looking for: IT Security Officer (CyberSecurity Engineer) Responsibilities: • Perform routine reporting and dashboarding activities, leveraging automation to improve efficiency • Support the review of VAPT findings and contribute to remediation planning • Validate security vulnerabilities and findings from various assessment reports • Refine incident response playbooks • Contribute to compliance-related documentation and evidence collection • Assist in implementing security controls and operational security tasks • Participate in threat modelling exercises and identify security requirements from policies • Perform periodic IAM role reviews to ensure least privilege access principles • Apply security standards and controls across CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes platforms, and cloud environments • Support incident response activities and escalate complex issues appropriately • Perform alert triage and assist in investigations across security monitoring platforms • Contribute to refining detection rules, playbooks, and response runbooks • Support guided threat hunting activities to identify potential indicators of compromise • Deliver POCs or features spanning multiple components while balancing security, performance, and maintainability • Utilise code and cloud security analysis tools and remediate findings appropriately • Recommend improvements to enhance product security, performance, and team efficiency • Conduct testing of new tools in lab environments and summarise findings • Contribute to POC initiatives with defined objectives and outcomes • Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to ensure tasks are executed effectively • Share knowledge, resources, and lessons learnt openly to support team success • Suggest improvements that enhance team effectiveness Requirements: • Degree in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering, or Information Technology • Relevant experience or demonstrated potential backed by a strong track record is desirable • OSCP, CISSP, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications • Foundational knowledge in security architecture, secure system design, and threat modelling • Ability to perform guided vulnerability validation and support remediation • Familiarity with securing CI/CD platforms, Kubernetes environments, and cross-cutting platform products • Exposure to developer-centric tools including agentic AI workflows and coding assistants • Familiarity with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and cloud-native security monitoring • Ability to follow and contribute to detection logic, incident response playbooks, and threat hunting processes • Scripting or automation skills (e.g. Python, Bash) for security tooling and workflow automation • Understanding of identity and access management, secrets management, and zero trust principles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested applicants can also email CV at jagveer@nsearchglobal.com (for faster processing, please state the exact job / position title applied “IT Security Officer (CyberSecurity Engineer)" Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EA License Number: 10C3636 EA Personnel Name: Jagveer Singh Arora  EA Personnel Registration Number: R22109615 By submitting your resume and cover letter to apply for our job opening, you confirm that you have read the Data Protection Notice for Job Applicants (https://www.nsearchglobal.com/dp-notice/job-applicants) and you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data for the purpose of verifying and evaluating your job application. Additionally, you have to notify and obtain consent from all individuals listed as your references to their data being collected and disclosed for the purposes related to your job application.