Assistant Manager/Manager – Network Security

The Network Security Pillar Lead role combines engineering expertise with strategic responsibilities. This key position oversees the domain, including engineering operations, business-as-usual (BAU) activities, break-fix support, network security related incidents and involvement in projects.

• Lead daily engineering and operational activities for network security platforms, as well as manage the L1, L2, and L3 teams.
• Ensure continuous monitoring and timely response to security/operation alerts escalated from the Next Gen Security Operations Center (NSOC)
• Act as the primary escalation point for network-related security incidents. Manage break-fix activities and coordinate with vendors for timely resolution of technical issues
• Develop, review and maintain first responder playbooks and network security standard operation procedure.
• Participate in network security projects, including onboarding new security solutions and implementing upgrades.
• Collaborate with risk and compliance teams during audits and security assessments.
• Work closely with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to operate and maintain network security platforms.
• Review service level agreements and ensure vendor performance meets organizational standards.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging threats to recommend enhancements to network security posture

We are looking for people who

• Possess at least a Diploma, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably at a Senior Executive level in IT or Computer-related roles.
• Intermediate-level knowledge and hands-on experience with security systems such as Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Web Application Firewall (WAF), Network Access Control (NAC), DDoS Protection, Proxy, Browser Isolation, Network Detection & Response (NDR) and others
• Intermediate-level experience in managing cybersecurity alerts and incident handling. Solid understanding of Incident Response processes and investigative methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Maintains a continuous learning mindset, demonstrating curiosity and commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, takes full accountability for work, and maintains a positive attitude toward teamwork.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and adaptable to embrace new changes effectively.
• An added advantage would be holding IT or IT Security certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CCNA, CEH, CISSP, or equivalent

How you succeed

• Champion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions.
• Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability.
• Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change.
• Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively.
• Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively.

Who we are

Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei.

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of "AA-" by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern's asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia.

Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932. It is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world's most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody's and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World's Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

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