The Security Engineer will play a critical role in strengthening the organization's cyber readiness by ensuring preparedness for security incidents while minimizing business impact. This role involves managing security events, leading incident response efforts as part of the cybersecurity incident response team (CIRT) and embedding recovery strategies into business continuity planning. The key responsibilities of the Security Engineer include:
Security Events and Incident Management
- Monitor and analyze security alerts, ensuring timely detection and escalation.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT)
- Act as a lead coordinator supporting the Security Incident Response Manager (SIRM) during incidents, ensuring adherence to response protocols and rapid containment and remediation.
- Maintain updated incident playbooks and escalation procedures regularly.
Incident Response Planning and Exercises
- Develop and test incident response plans through regular tabletop exercises, technical rehearsals and simulations.
- Document lessons learned and improved plans and playbooks according
24/7 SOC Management
- Liaise with SOC to ensure effective monitoring and timely incident handling.
- Review SOC reports and validate incident classifications.
Security Awareness Program
- Design and deliver engaging training sessions and phishing simulations.
- Track awareness metrics and improve security posture and safe practices.
Secure System Recovery Drills
- Coordinate recovery exercises to validate system restoration procedures.
- Ensure recovery process aligns with security best practices and regulatory requirements
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Security or related field
- Relevant certifications e.g., GCIH, CISSP, CEH are highly desirable.
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in incident response, SOC operations, and/or security engineering
- Strong knowledge of incident response frameworks (NIST, SANS).
- Familiarity with SIEM, EDR and forensic tools
- Excellent communication and coordination skills under pressure.
The successful candidate can expect a competitive package that includes an attractive basic salary, annual bonus and variable bonus. Please submit your detailed resume, including expected salary and contact number.
(We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified)
