Cybersecurity Engineer (Security operations)

Job Responsibilities

1. Security Protection System Operations

- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of core security solutions (including WAF, MiShield, HIDS) for Xiaomi’s international business portfolio, including configuring policies, optimizing rules, and expanding coverage to protect web/mobile applications against common threats (e.g., OWASP Top 10).

- Develop real-time monitoring/alerting frameworks, analyze security logs to detect anomalous traffic and attack activities, produce root-cause analysis reports, and enhance defense strategies.

2. API Security Capability Development

- Lead the design of an API security framework for international operations, ensuring end-to-end interface protection. Create models for abnormal behavior detection and access control policies to mitigate risks like unauthorized data access and API abuse.

- Integrate with API gateways/microservices, incorporate SAST/DAST tools to advance shift-left security practices, and establish developer security guidelines.

3. Vulnerability Management

- Oversee end-to-end vulnerability processes (scanning, risk assessment, remediation) for international business. Implement high-risk vulnerability response mechanisms and collaborate with R&D teams on code-level fixes.

- Monitor global threat intelligence and zero-day vulnerabilities, organize regular red/blue team exercises, and refine emergency response protocols.

4. Compliance and Collaboration Support

- Ensure security operations adhere to regional regulatory standards, including GDPR and Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and prepare compliance audit reports.

- Collaborate with international business units, local compliance teams, and third-party vendors to deliver security technical support and training.

Job Requirements

1. Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

2. Technical Skills

- Expertise in operating security products (e.g., WAF, IDS).

- Proficiency in API security design/protection, including OWASP API Top 10 knowledge and gateway security policy deployment.

- Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and tools (e.g., Nessus, Burp Suite), along with the ability to reproduce vulnerabilities and validate remediation efforts.

- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python/Shell; experience in developing security automation tools is an advantage.

3. Core Competencies

- Knowledge of international data security regulations and compliance requirements, with effective cross-regional team collaboration skills.

- Fluency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) for daily work; professional certifications such as CISSP or CSSLP are preferred.

- Strong sense of responsibility and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to respond to unexpected security incidents.

4. Bilingual in English and Mandarin In order to communicate with customers and China office colleagues.