Cybersecurity System Engineer

About Thales in Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader, trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to solve complex challenges. Specializing in quantum applications, AI, cybersecurity, and 6G technologies, our solutions drive critical decisions fueled by human intelligence. Operating in aerospace, space, cybersecurity, and digital identity, Thales is focused on creating a future we can all rely on.

Since 1973, Thales in Singapore has been a trusted partner mainly in aerospace across Asia-Pacific with 2,000 employees spanning three local sites. Our expertise spans aerospace, defense, security, digital identity, and cybersecurity, empowering customers to safeguard communities and drive progress.

Role Summary

The Cybersecurity System Engineer is responsible for designing, applying, and evaluating security controls for AMS systems, products, and projects aimed at clients and internal systems. This role reports to the Project Security Manager and Squad Scrum Master.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions that meet client needs aligned with the cybersecurity program and lead these efforts when assigned.
• Define optimal solutions balancing requirements, cost, timing, and risk to satisfy customer requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams by providing guidance on security controls, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain cybersecurity documentation including Statements of Applicability, security requirements and designs, incident response plans, system security plans, and standard operational procedures.
• Contribute to engineering change proposals and problem change requests.
• Lead technical reviews and participate in working groups as needed.
• Oversee implementation and monitoring of security controls.
• Perform periodic reviews to ensure security configurations comply with relevant frameworks.
• Carry out vulnerability assessments through regular scans and audits, generating context-based reports with recommendations.
• Support security patch management processes.
• Lead integration and verification of security controls when assigned.
• Lead application and operation of both procedural and technical security measures.
• Participate in cybersecurity testing campaigns and security risk assessments.
• Deliver entry-level cybersecurity training in an understandable and engaging way.
• Promote knowledge sharing for reuse across projects.
• Adhere to and help improve Thales’ processes and practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Postgraduate qualifications in cybersecurity are preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in cybersecurity roles.
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity solutions such as IAM, PAM, SIEM, EDR, key management, and firewalls.
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity engineering principles and systems engineering lifecycle standards like ISO/IEC 15288.
• Experience working in diverse, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational skills with a positive mindset.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and capability to make independent decisions as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as CISSP.
• Experience with system hardening and reviews based on CIS Benchmarks or DISA STIG.
• Familiarity with foundational ISO 27001 requirements.
• Exposure to country-specific security regulations like Singapore’s CCOP and IM(ICT&SS).
• Knowledge of ATM domain standards (ICAO, Eurocontrol) or safety-critical systems.
• Experience with system engineering tools such as DOORS, Polarion, and Jira.
• Background in vulnerability management and threat modeling.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.

General Requirements

• Support and uphold Thales' values to ensure a harmonious work environment.
• Actively support diversity and inclusion initiatives and contribute to achieving organizational diversity goals.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts in the workplace.
• Demonstrate accountability, transparency, and curiosity.
• Comply with occupational health, safety, environmental policies and company procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

Additional Notes

• May require occasional international travel.
• Singapore CAT2 security clearance may be necessary.

At Thales, employees thrive in an inclusive culture built on respect, trust, collaboration, and passion. Join our team to help innovate technologies that foster a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.