Information Security Engineer

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTDSingapore, Singapore, Singapore

5 days ago

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a global financial institution serving millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. Their continued success depends on maintaining a strong and adaptive cyber defense posture that protects operations across more than 35 countries. The Malware Defense team plays a critical role in this mission—safeguarding clients, assets, and trust against evolving cyber threats.

Role Overview

As a Specialist Information Security Engineer , you will be part of the Malware Defense Team responsible for identifying, analyzing, and responding to malware-based threats in real time. This role requires deep analytical skills, hands-on malware analysis experience, and a proactive approach to improving detection and defense mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to and triage real-time malware incidents, prioritizing threats effectively.
Perform static, dynamic, and behavioral analysis of malicious files, URLs, and indicators of compromise (IoCs).
Document analysis findings comprehensively, providing clear recommendations and reports.
Identify cyber risks and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen detection controls and preventive measures.
Work closely with Incident Response teams to contain and remediate threats, contributing to continuous improvement of defense capabilities.

Who You Are

3–5 years of hands-on experience in malware analysis and incident response.

Strong investigative mindset with the ability to drive process improvements and control enhancements.

Background in one or more threat prevention domains - Email , Web , or Endpoint .

Preferred Skill Set

Understanding of browser exploitation and web abuse techniques.

Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and how threat actors misuse these technologies.

Proficiency in analyzing email headers and detecting phishing or malicious email content.

SIEM experience (event correlation, alert tuning, and threat hunting).

Exposure to tools like Process Monitor , FakeDNS , Regshot , or Wireshark .

Experience with sandbox environments and interpreting automated malware analysis results.

Skilled at extracting IoCs (domains, IPs, file hashes) and using URL categorization or proxy tools (e.g., Fiddler , commercial sandboxes , web proxies ).

Strong communication and documentation skills - able to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge of EDR platforms , forensic artifacts (browser, registry, event logs), and system internals.

Nice to Have

3+ years of full-cycle malware analysis in Email, Web, or Endpoint domains.

3+ years in incident response and / or digital forensics.

Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Experience in scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.).

Ability to conduct structured technical interviews with an investigative mindset.

Don\'t miss out on this chance to be a part of a dynamic and growing team. Take the Next Step in your career journey with us!

To apply, please submit your updated resume along with your notice period, current salary package details, including base salary, incentives, annual wage supplement, and expected salary.

Click on the 'Apply here' button to drop your resume directly or email it to susmita.sahu@adecco.com.

Our team will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for further steps in the selection process.

Susmita Sahu

EA License No : 91C2918

Personnel Registration Number : R23114076

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