Job Description

Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Engineer

• Opportunity to be a part of a Compliance & Risk Management in Singapore!
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista's list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our company is an innovative, global healthcare leader committed to improving health and well-being in 140 countries around the world. Our product categories include heart and respiratory health, diabetes, infectious diseases, consumer products and women's health. We continue to focus our research on conditions that affect millions of people around the world - diseases like Alzheimer's, Diabetes and Cancer - while further expanding our strengths in areas such as vaccines and biologics. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing innovative solutions for tomorrow.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide continuous delivery and enhancement of Network Security solutions deployed.
• Align with Network Security Product Leads or Manager on Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
• Lead in Network Security architectural design, integration, and deployment on-premises or in the cloud environment.
• Engage and drive Network perimeter security controls (IPS/IDS, secure web gateway, next-gen firewalls) solutioning and product roadmap.
• Benchmark and assess security configurations and system performance impact.
• Support the integration requirement of the Network Security solutions to other security solutions such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR).
• Participate and contribute to cross-functional engagements, achieve risks and compliance objectives.
• Cyber Fusion Center in Singapore, or across EMEA and US regions
• Cybersecurity Engineering Client Services
• Technology Infrastructure, Operations and Experience team on workstations, servers, and networks
• Participate in vendor and technology assessments, including proof of concept, stakeholder requirements to achieve business outcomes and resolve technical issues

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or equivalent experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Keep abreast of current and emerging Network security technologies and maintain aware of industry trends and threats.
• Good knowledge in Risk Management and Information Security, Cloud Security, and security standards or frameworks (ISO 27000 or NIST).
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in 2 or more of the technologies: Next Generation Firewall, IPS/IDS, secure web gateway, OT security
• Proficient in Cloud platforms and services (PaaS, IaaS, cloud native or third-party security services)
• Experience in security technologies implemented for the cloud environment will be a plus.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in Network Security implementations, for instance, Next Generation Firewall, IPS/IDS, secure web gateway, OT security, cloud native security services
• Good experience with Agile methodology and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to work independently and as team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and possess good presentation skills.
• Relevant certifications are desired (Relevant network certifications, CISSP, AWS/Azure Cloud Certifications)
• Foster collaboration, listen and learn from stakeholders and people with different cultures across functional areas.
• A team-focused mentality with the proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and take ownership of the engineering domain knowledge.
• Supervise contractors and provide guidance on projects, being responsible for their technical deliverables.
• Mentor and guide junior engineer to become successful Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Lead and influence the design and development of Network Security products and services.
• Ability to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a professional image and approach.
• Effectively communicate as a technical consultant to both IT and business audiences.

Who we are ...

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for ...

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us--and start making your impact today.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

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