Assistant Cybersecurity Engineer, Surveillance & Security Operations (Contract)

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking an Analyst to join a 24 x 7 Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC) as a 2-year contract role in Singapore. The role focuses on advanced cyber threat monitoring, detection, and active defence for MAS.

You will work with internal teams and cross-agency partners to investigate and respond to cybersecurity threats in a timely manner. Responsibilities include monitoring, tuning detection rules, automation development, threat hunting, and contributing to security projects and SOP

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• Experience with SOC operations and incident response.
• Knowledge of hacking and digital investigations.
• Familiarity with networking, Windows/Linux administration.
• Knowledge of cloud services and infrastructures.
• Basic scripting/programming.
• Able to work independently or in teams.
• Analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the integrated SOC for threat monitoring and detection for MAS.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to investigate and respond to threats promptly.
• Perform threat monitoring, rules tuning, automate infrastructures, threat hunting, and security projects.
• Develop new rules based on changing threats and environment.
• Generate periodic management reports.
• Improve efficiency and quality through automation.
• Lead or participate in forums/projects/exercises on cyber security.

Skills

SIEM

EDR/XDR

SOC experience

Hacking and digital investigations

Networking

Windows administration

Linux administration

Cloud services

Scripting/Programming

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering/Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Job description

[What the role is]

This role would be part of a 24 x 7 Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC).

[What you will be working on]

Security Operations Centre

Analyst will be part of a 24 x 7 Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC)

• Develop and enhance the integrated SOC for advanced cyber threat monitoring and detection, early warning and active defence capabilities for MAS
• Work closely with internal teams and cross-agency partners to investigate and to respond to cybersecurity threats timely
• Work with internal teams to perform cyber threat monitoring, rules tuning, develop and maintain automation infrastructures, threat hunting, security projects to enhance cyber hygiene, streamline procedures and update and improve on SOPs
• Develop new rules based on changing threats and environment
• Generate periodic management reports
• Improve efficiency and quality through automation
• Lead and/or participate in various internal, external and international forums/projects and exercises on cyber security

[What we are looking for]

• Background in Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• Experience with SIEM and EDR/XDR
• Relevant SOC experience
• Knowledge in hacking and performing digital investigations
• Knowledge in networking, Windows administration or Linux administration
• Knowledge in cloud services and infrastructures
• Knowledge in basic scripting/programming
• Self-motivated learner who is able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently or in teams
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task effectively
• Normal office hours, but off-office hours standby to respond to exigencies is expected
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

This is a 2-Year contract position. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.