Security Engineer hiring in the rest of Asia-Pacific is up 18%, but two firms hold a fifth of it
361 roles are open across 163 companies, and PwC and Deloitte SEA alone are doing a big share of the hiring.
is what the typical role asks for. 13% ask for 10 years or more.
72% of open roles state years106 new roles in the last 30 days, against 90 the 30 days before, at the same companies.
Companies read for 60 days or moreat 163 companies hiring in the Rest of Asia-Pacific.
Issue of 2 November 2026This week's read
Postings for Security Engineer roles across the rest of Asia-Pacific are up 18% over the last 30 days compared with the 30 days before. That is a real pickup. Weekly postings did slow a little after their high point in mid-October, but they are still close to that level, so the market has not cooled off.
Look closer and the growth is not spread evenly. The top 8 employers hiring for this role account for 34% of all open positions. PwC leads with 37 open roles and Deloitte SEA is close behind with 36. The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Metrobank, Coupang and Prudential round out the rest of the top names, each with smaller but steady counts.
This is not an entry-level market. The median posting asks for 5 years of minimum experience, and 13% of roles want 10 or more years. Most postings spell this out directly, so you can usually tell where you stand before you apply.
Working from home is rare here. Only 3% of open roles are remote, so plan on being near an office. Roles also take a while to fill, with a median of 28 days open, which gives you some room if you want to prepare before applying.
On paper, CISSP is the certification employers mention most, named in 36% of postings. SIEM and Python are the two most asked-for technical skills, followed by AWS and Azure. None of these guarantee an interview, but they show up often enough to be worth knowing if you are deciding where to focus.
What this means for you
Three things you can act on this week
- Start with PwC and Deloitte SEA
These two firms post the most Security Engineer roles by far, 37 and 36 open positions. If you want the highest volume of chances, apply directly on their career pages first.
- Be ready to show 5+ years
The median posting asks for 5 years minimum experience, and 13% want 10 or more. Have your years of relevant work clearly laid out before you apply.
- Plan for on-site work
Only 3% of open roles are remote. If location flexibility matters to you, check the office location before applying rather than assuming remote is an option.
Momentum
New Security roles each week
Last 30 days: 106 new roles, against 90 the 30 days before (+18%). Each week counts the same companies, and a role counts as new only in the week it was posted, so a careers site we start reading never shows up as growth.
See the numbers
| Week starting | New roles |
|---|---|
| 7 Sep | 14 |
| 14 Sep | 30 |
| 21 Sep | 10 |
| 28 Sep | 23 |
| 5 Oct | 26 |
| 12 Oct | 34 |
| 19 Oct | 14 |
| 26 Oct | 32 |
Who is hiring
The companies with the most open Security roles
163 companies are hiring. The top eight hold 34% of the open roles.
| Company | Open roles | Change in new roles |
|---|---|---|
| PWC | 37 | |
| Deloitte SEA | 36 | |
| The Hong Kong Jockey Club | 12 | |
| Metrobank | 9 | |
| Coupang | 8 | |
| Prudential | 7 | |
| Bjakcareer | 6 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim | 6 |
Change compares new roles in the last 30 days with the 30 days before, shown where a company posted 25 or more in the earlier 30 days. Staffing agencies are left out. A company name links to its Ashney company page where there is one.
What they ask for
The technology Security roles ask for most
Ask Rate is the share of roles that name a skill, from 343 postings read in full. Ways of working (methods such as Agile, tools such as Jira) are listed apart; office tools and soft skills are left out.
Ways of working
Industries named most: Financial services 6%, Banking 3%, Consulting 3%. Certifications named: CISSP 36%, CISM 21%, CISA 16%. 3% of open roles say they are remote.
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