
Cyber and IT Security Engineering Principal Specialist
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Job description
CIMB Group is hiring a Cyber and IT Security Engineering Principal Specialist — a full-time, based in Singapore role. Apply directly on CIMB Group's careers page below.
Cyber and IT Security Engineering Principal Specialist SG
Location: Singapore
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring IT systems and applications within our organization meet the needs of the business while adhering to security best-practices, compliance and regulatory requirements.
Responsible and accountable for delivering security solutions and fully operationalizing the key security tools for the bank.
Experience in leading and implementing multiple security solutions and technologies across one or more IT Security domains (EDR, PAM, SIEM, IPS/IDS)
Exposed to other domains such as Cloud Security
Manage security programs and stakeholders to ensure security practices are implemented as per policy, standards, SOPs and processes.
Requirements:
- Minimum a Bachelor's degree in computer science
Security industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SANS, GSEC, etc are preferred.
Other industry certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Microsoft, CISCO (preferred, but not required)
Minimum 5-8 years’ experience working in a large-scale IT environment; Including 5 years of information security and risk experience within the past 6 years; including risk analysis, endpoint, server, network and web application security.
Technical/Functional skills
Good understanding of TCP/IP protocol and OSI Seven Layer Model.
Strong knowledge of security best practices and concepts.
Analyzes & prepares recommendations relating to security for existing IT infrastructures / Applications.
Expert understanding of firewall technologies.
Advance knowledge & Hands-on experience in supporting and maintaining enterprise IT Security solutions and technologies such as Firewall, IDS/IPS and Proxy, etc
Advanc knowledge of Windows and/or Unix-based systems / architectures and related security.
Advance knowledge of cryptography / cryptographic systems
Advance level of knowledge of LAN / WAN technologies
Knowledge of VPN technologies.
Be able to articulate threats and risk to business and technology leaders.
Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership])
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks to complete within established time frames.
- Highly result oriented and can work independently.
- Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with internal and external parties.
- Strong analytical, technical, and communication (both oral and written) skills.
- Strong interest in the field of information security.
- Creative, independent with good problem solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a team
Leadership
Expert in analytical skills and able to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment when tackling challenges
Mentor, train and advise colleagues
Consistently consume and contribute to documentation to ensure up to date relevant body of knowledge that will directly ensure work is done correctly and completely
About Us
With operations that span 15 different markets across the region, the opportunity to expand your experience, test your capabilities, and exhibit your resilience is ample. #teamCIMB is always keen to welcome the ones who are ready to make that very special difference – for themselves and the bank.This role will focus to protect the bank’s IT assets and IT Data, adhering to security best practices, compliance and regulatory requirements.Get Security Engineer jobs like this→
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Cyber and IT Security Engineering Principal Specialist at CIMB Group?
The required skills for Cyber and IT Security Engineering Principal Specialist at CIMB Group include: CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL, TCP/IP, Windows, Unix, VPN, SIEM.
What is the seniority level for Cyber and IT Security Engineering Principal Specialist at CIMB Group?
Cyber and IT Security Engineering Principal Specialist at CIMB Group is a Principal level position.
How do I apply for Cyber and IT Security Engineering Principal Specialist at CIMB Group?
You can view the full description and apply for Cyber and IT Security Engineering Principal Specialist at CIMB Group on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/cimb-group-cyber-and-it-security-engineering-principal-specialist-sg-2ab8e.