Assistant Cybersecurity Engineer, Surveillance & Security Operations (Contract)

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking a SOC Analyst to join a 24 x 7 Cybersecurity Operations Centre. You will monitor, detect, and respond to threats, working alongside internal teams and partners to strengthen cyber defences.

Key duties include threat monitoring, rule tuning, automation development, and participation in security projects and exercises. A strong background in engineering/CS and SIEM/EDR/XDR is expected, with flexibility for standby off-hours.

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• Experience with SIEM and EDR/XDR in SOC environments.
• Knowledge of networking, Windows or Linux administration.
• Familiarity with cloud services and basic scripting.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a 24 x 7 Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC).
• Develop and enhance the integrated SOC for threat monitoring and detection.
• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity threats in collaboration with internal teams.
• Perform threat monitoring, rules tuning, automation development, threat hunting, and SOP updates.
• Develop new rules based on changing threats and generate management reports.
• Improve efficiency through automation and participate in forums/projects.

Skills

SIEM

EDR/XDR

SOC experience

Networking

Windows admin

Linux admin

Cloud services

Scripting

Education

Engineering/CS background

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

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.