Platform Security Engineer

Title: PlatformSecurity Engineer Location: Taguig City, Philippines Company: Leading Local Bank Position Type: Full-Time Job Brief We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure the organizations critical infrastructure components. This role plays a key part in ensuring platform reliability, availability, and security, as well as enabling secure and efficient operations across the banks technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate has strong experience in infrastructure administration, platform security, and systems engineering with a proactive mindset to identify risks, implement controls, and optimize infrastructure performance. This is an excellent opportunity to work with modern technologies in a mission-critical banking environment. Key Responsibilities Installs and administers infrastructure components and facilities under his coverage. Maintains infrastructure uptime, performance and security at agreed service levels. Researches industry developments regarding his assigned infrastructure components, to learn and implement better infrastructure administration practices, understand cost-effective alternatives, and to guard against unplanned obsolescence. Where needed, recommends better and/or more cost-effective replacement infrastructure. Provides technical support to personnel in data center operations, applications management, and risk management. Provides inputs to applications managers on infrastructure considerations so they can design applications optimally. Communicates, and coordinates with infrastructure vendors regarding product updates, fixes, and support requirements. Periodically reviews vendor performance vis-a-vis Service Level Agreements. Periodically monitors the health and performance of his assigned infrastructure components, and regularly reports the status of such to his seniors. Performs regular housekeeping on his assigned infrastructure components, e.g. cleanup of unnecessary components, system-level backup, vendor preventive maintenance, etc. as applicable. Documents the configuration of his assigned infrastructure components, and keeps such documentation updated and secure. Performs configuration management, change management, availability management, security and patch management. Performs root cause assessment and recommends permanent resolutions to issues and problems encountered. Recommends and implements the automation of recurring tasks. Identifies infrastructure monitoring gaps and recommends tools and actions to close the gaps. Performs capacity management by collecting historical statistics and forecasting future growth. Sets the necessary thresholds to alert if resources additions need to be made. Triggers the necessary implementation of resource allocations. Performs other functions that may be assigned from time to time. Requirements Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in infrastructure or platform engineering, preferably in a financial services or enterprise environment. Strong background in Active Directory, Database OS, and Information/Cybersecurity. Experience with configuration management, change control, patching, and automation. Knowledge of platform monitoring tools and performance tuning. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Why Join Us? Joining our team means becoming part of a trusted and established financial institution that values innovation, operational excellence, and security. This role provides the unique opportunity to build secure, scalable, and future-ready platforms that support business-critical operations. Youll collaborate with experienced professionals, leverage best-in-class technologies, and make a direct impact on the banks security and technology strategy. We offer stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that supports continuous learning and professional growth. If youre passionate about platform security and infrastructure reliability, this role is a great opportunity to advance your career. Apply now Send your CV to #J-18808-Ljbffr