Ambition
Information Technology Security Specialist
AmbitionSingapore12 hours ago
Full-timeInformation Technology

Responsibilities:

  1. Security Operations & Incident Management
  • Lead and mature the Security Operations Center (SOC), including monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents.
  • Manage and improve SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security tools for threat detection and response.
  • Oversee incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews and implement improvements to prevent recurrence.
  1. Vulnerability & Threat Management
  • Coordinate vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and remediation efforts.
  • Assess emerging threats and ensure proactive measures are in place.
  • Work with IT and engineering teams to patch vulnerabilities and harden systems.


3. Security Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (PCI DSS, MAS TRM, GDPR, etc.).
  • Support internal and external audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reviews.
  • Maintain and update security policies, procedures, and documentation.


4. Security Awareness & Collaboration

  • Conduct security training and awareness programs for employees.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Liaise with external partners, vendors, and law enforcement on security matters.



Job Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years in information security, with 2+ years in a security operations management role.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM (Splunk, Azure Sentinel, etc.), EDR, firewalls, and cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • Knowledge of threat intelligence, malware analysis, and forensic tools.
  • Familiarity with PCI DSS, MAS TRM, and other financial sector regulations.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities

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