Job description for IT Security Officer (CyberSecurity Engineer) at CMC-APAC Private Limited
About the role
In this role, you will apply foundational security principles to real-world engineering challenges while executing security tasks with increasing independence. Depending on your area of focus, you may contribute to improving security implementations, automating security processes, reviewing secure code and design patterns, and evaluating new cybersecurity tools. You will work closely with security and product teams to support threat modelling, implement security controls, and perform security-related operations to secure government systems.
Key responsibilities
Perform routine reporting and dashboarding activities, leveraging automation to improve efficiency
Support the review of VAPT findings and contribute to remediation planning
Validate security vulnerabilities and findings from various assessment reports
Refine incident response playbooks
Contribute to compliance-related documentation and evidence collection
Assist in implementing security controls and operational security tasks
Participate in threat modelling exercises and identify security requirements from policies
Perform periodic IAM role reviews to ensure least privilege access principles
Apply security standards and controls across CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes platforms, and cloud environments
Support incident response activities and escalate complex issues appropriately
About you
Foundational knowledge in security architecture, secure system design, and threat modelling
Ability to perform guided vulnerability validation and support remediation
Familiarity with securing CI/CD platforms, Kubernetes environments, and cross-cutting platform products
Exposure to developer-centric tools including agentic AI workflows and coding assistants
Familiarity with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and cloud-native security monitoring
Ability to follow and contribute to detection logic, incident response playbooks, and threat hunting processes
Scripting or automation skills (e.g. Python, Bash) for security tooling and workflow automation
Understanding of identity and access management, secrets management, and zero trust principles
Degree in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering, or Information Technology
Desirable: OSCP, CISSP, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications
