SOC or Infrastructure Security Engineer - Manila

About the role

Join Ascendion as a SOC or Infrastructure Security Engineer and play a critical role in securing our rapidly growing organisation. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions to protect our IT infrastructure and assets.

• Develop and enforce security plans and standards; ensures that network and system security best practices are executed and implemented. Prepare the plans to deliver/implement the security infrastructure strategy prepared by the Security Architect. Provide support to the Security Architect in enterprise security projects including defining configuration standards, testing and implementation. Leads the research, evaluation and implementation of ISD security tools and small projects. Provide risk assessment support to CPSD and SQRD related to architecture for security concerns and/or security controls to be architected. Maintain and mature the security tools to ensure effective prevention and detection of incidents. Prepare the necessary documentation for project approval and implementation. Act as the subject matter expert on security of assigned technology domain/area (i.e., endpoint, operating system, database, etc.).

• Graduate of any college degree in Computer Science or Information Security, or related technical field of expertise.
• Extensive/in-depth knowledge and understanding of LAN/WAN networking topologies and protocols, cryptographic methods and schemes, operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix), database systems, wireless technologies, cloud technologies and various security tools and technologies in various information security domains.
• Certification may include SANS GIAC, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.
• At least 3+ years’ experience in designing, implementing and maintaining security solutions.
• Analytical and risk identification skills to analyze a variety of information security related risk situations and develop recommendations on the best course of action
• Scripting and programming – computer programming and scripting skills is an advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to write technical reports on their assessments and communicate potential security weaknesses.
• Should also be abreast with security best practices and knowledge of common and emerging security threats.
• Self-starter, result-orientated in terms of disposition for corrective action to drive the remediation to reduce the risk exposure of the bank.
• Have good teamwork and collaboration skills: good team players with the ability to lead security initiatives.
• Good project management skills to lead and manage accomplishments of assigned tasks/projects within the predetermined time-frame
• Good communication skills: to effectively articulate and explain complex security topics in simple language and easy to understand concepts.

What we offer

At Ascendion, we are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment for our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Modern, well-equipped office facilities with the latest technology

About us

Join our team and be a part of our exciting journey!

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to become a SOC or Infrastructure Security Engineer at Ascendion.