Senior Corporate Security Engineer

Airwallex3 days ago

Location

SG - Singapore

Type

Full Time

Level

Senior

Role

Security Engineer

Posted

Mar 11, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Corporate Security Engineer to defend their enterprise systems and employees from cybersecurity threats including malware, phishing, and unauthorized access. This role involves digital forensics, incident response, and security tool development in a high-growth fintech environment serving over 200,000 global businesses. The position requires 5+ years of security engineering experience with expertise in security monitoring tools like CrowdStrike and Splunk.

What you'll do

Incident Response Management: Lead incident response efforts for malware infections, phishing attacks, and security breaches across corporate infrastructure

Security Control Development: Design, develop, test, and evaluate new corporate security controls to support rapid business growth and scaling

Threat Hunting and Investigation: Perform proactive threat hunting through log analysis and forensic investigation to identify emerging security threats

Security Alert Implementation: Design and implement automated security alerts and response workflows to streamline incident response lifecycle

Infrastructure Security Management: Secure and remediate issues across identity providers, endpoints, corporate networks, and cloud platforms

Security Tool Operations: Deploy, configure, and operate enterprise security tooling with focus on measurable security impact

What we look for

Technical

Security Monitoring ToolsStrong hands-on experience with CrowdStrike, Splunk, or equivalent security monitoring and SIEM platforms

Attacker TTPs KnowledgeIn-depth understanding of common attacker tools, techniques, and procedures with ability to detect and prevent threats

Cloud Platform SecurityExperience with GCP, Alibaba Cloud, or other major cloud platforms for security architecture implementation

Identity Management SystemsHands-on experience with Okta, Google Workspace, and cloud-based VPN services configuration

Endpoint Security ManagementExperience securing endpoints using MDM tooling such as Kandji, Microsoft Intune, or equivalent solutions

Scripting and AutomationProficiency in Python, Bash, and PowerShell for security automation and tool development

Education

Bachelor's DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related technical field

Experience

Security Engineering Experience5+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering or incident response roles within technology companies

Digital ForensicsProven experience conducting digital forensics investigations and malware analysis in corporate environments

High-Growth EnvironmentExperience working in fast-paced, high-growth startup or technology company environments

Skills

Required skills

Incident ResponseExpert-level incident response capabilities for malware, phishing, and security breach investigations

Security Tool ProficiencyStrong operational experience with CrowdStrike, Splunk, and enterprise security monitoring platforms

Cloud SecurityHands-on experience securing GCP, Alibaba Cloud, or other major cloud platform environments

Identity and Access ManagementPractical experience with Okta, Google Workspace, and cloud-based authentication systems

Endpoint SecurityExperience with MDM solutions like Kandji and Microsoft Intune for endpoint protection

Security ScriptingProficiency in Python, Bash, and PowerShell for security automation and tool development

Nice to have

Digital ForensicsAdvanced digital forensics skills for malware analysis and evidence collection

Threat IntelligenceKnowledge of threat intelligence platforms and indicators of compromise (IOCs)

Security ArchitectureUnderstanding of enterprise security architecture design principles and implementation

Compliance FrameworksFamiliarity with security compliance frameworks relevant to financial services

Communication SkillsStrong ability to explain complex technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Compensation & benefits

Benefits

Global Team Environment

Work with over 2,000 innovative professionals across 26 offices worldwide in a collaborative, diverse workplace

High-Impact Projects

Opportunity to work on complex, high-visibility security challenges that protect a $8 billion fintech platform

Professional Development

Accelerated learning opportunities in cybersecurity with access to cutting-edge security technologies and methodologies

Equity Participation

Opportunity for equity participation in a rapidly growing fintech unicorn backed by world-leading investors

Innovation Focus

Access to AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance security capabilities and work efficiency

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with HR to discuss background, motivation, and basic qualifications
2
Technical Interview — Technical assessment covering incident response scenarios, security tool knowledge, and hands-on problem-solving
3
Security Case Study — Practical exercise involving real-world security incident analysis and response planning
4
Team Interview — Meeting with security team members to assess cultural fit and collaborative working style
5
Final Interview — Discussion with senior leadership about strategic security vision and long-term career goals