Security Engineering Manager

The NETS Group is a leading payments services group, enabling digital payments for merchants, consumers and banks across the entire payments value chain.  The Group operates Singapore’s national debit scheme enabling customers of DBS Bank/POSB, HSBC, Maybank, OCBC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB to make payments using their ATM cards or mobile devices at more than 130,000 acceptance points in the country as well as online payments. Position Summary The Lead - Security Engineering, plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing critical information security solutions that safeguard systems and data. The ideal candidate will work closely with Head of Security Engineering, Security Operations, Technology, Governance, Risk & Compliance, TPRM and Legal. Key Responsibilities Architect, design, and implement Information Security (IS) tools in alignment with NETS security requirements, regulatory obligations, and industry standards (including but not limited to NIST and ISO 27001). Drive solution approvals by presenting architectures and designs at governance and approval forums, collaborating with key stakeholders to secure endorsement. Manage and maintain IS platforms to ensure optimal performance, effective configuration for control execution, and full utilization of capabilities and features. Deliver end-to-end platform management services, including configuration, change, incident, and problem management in accordance with defined SLAs. Support operational excellence by enabling and overseeing critical activities such as privileged access management, vulnerability management, KRI reporting, audit coordination, compliance initiatives, and service request fulfilment. Monitor and track operational performance to ensure services delivered by the Security Engineering function consistently meet high-quality standards and SLA commitments. Ensure effective implementation and continuous monitoring of IS tools, proactively identifying risks and driving remediation in alignment with enterprise risk management frameworks. Establish and deliver security engineering metrics and dashboards, providing clear visibility into control effectiveness, platform health, and overall risk posture to senior management. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by embedding automation and AI-driven capabilities to enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational maturity. Provide security oversight in decision-making forums, reviewing architectures and solutions to ensure compliance with NETS security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Lead, mentor, and develop the Security Engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture and strengthening capabilities aligned with evolving security and business needs. Manage relationships with security vendors and partners, ensuring optimal tool utilization, service quality, and alignment with contractual and security requirements. …