Security Engineering Lead

About Trust Bank Singapore

Trust Bank Singapore is a pioneering digital-first bank focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovative technology. Join a dynamic, fast-paced team shaping the future of digital banking in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of cloud security strategies tailored for our AWS cloud infrastructure supporting our digital banking platform.
• Partner with platform engineers to evaluate and secure technical designs and deployment architectures.
• Perform comprehensive security assessments on cloud environments, services, and patterns to identify and mitigate risks.
• Implement robust security controls and monitoring frameworks within AWS cloud setups to ensure compliance and threat detection.
• Ensure deployment adheres to banking regulations and security standards relevant to the financial sector.
• Collaborate across teams including Application Security, Security Architecture, and Security Engineering to develop holistic security approaches.
• Engage with technical and non-technical leadership to present security plans, potential risks, and mitigation strategies effectively.
• Facilitate communication between engineering units and business stakeholders to align security objectives.
• Guide innovation in security engineering by leading the design and improvement of security platforms, automation, incident response, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Mentor and lead security engineering teams, fostering professional growth and best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving cloud security threats, tools, and methodologies to keep the bank’s defenses advanced.
• Create and manage security policies, standards, and procedures specific to cloud technologies and digital transformation efforts.
• Lead cloud-related security incident investigations and provide forensic analysis for threat response.
• Report security performance metrics and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Minimum 8 years overall experience in cybersecurity, including over 5 years specializing in cloud security or security engineering disciplines.
• At least 3 years in leadership roles overseeing technical teams in security engineering.
• Expert-level expertise in AWS security services such as IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, among others.
• Strong background in cloud-native security design, encompassing zero-trust architectures and automated security implementations.
• Hands-on skills with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform and CloudFormation are essential.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, security automation, and container security technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS.
• Deep understanding of network security constructs within cloud environments, such as VPCs, security groups, and NACLs.
• Familiarity with the regulatory environment affecting financial institutions, including banking compliance frameworks and data privacy standards.
• Proven capability to communicate complex security concepts to diverse audiences including executives and technical teams.
• Excellent English communication skills both verbal and written.

Work Culture and Values

Trust encourages inclusivity and diversity, welcoming individuals regardless of age, gender, race, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. The company is devoted to maintaining a respectful and discrimination-free workplace, focusing on skills, professionalism, and collaboration.