Cyber Defense Analyst, Cyber Security

605 Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional to lead threat hunting, validation testing and incident response across endpoints, servers, cloud, and network environments in Singapore.

You will perform proactive hunts using threat intel and TTPs, support red/purple team exercises, conduct forensics, and help strengthen defenses with documented findings and remediation guidance.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years hands-on cybersecurity experience.
• Security testing standards and penetration testing methodology knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Threat Hunting Conduct proactive threat hunting activities based on cyber threat intelligence sources, known adversary tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), and emerging threat trends. Identify malicious or suspicious activities across endpoints, servers, cloud environments and network infrastructure. Document findings and recommend further investigative actions where necessary.
• Atomic Testing & Security Validation Perform atomic testing activities to validate security controls, visibility, and response capabilities. Validate the organisation's ability to detect known adversary behaviours and attack techniques. Document findings and recommendations for defensive improvements.
• Red & Purple Team Activies Support red team and purple team exercises to assess the effectiveness of security controls and defensive capabilities.
• Forensics and Incident Response Participate in cyber incident investigations and response activities. Perform digital forensic collection, preservation and analysis of systems, endpoints and relevant artefacts. Assist in determining attack scope, affected assets, root cause and attacker activities. Support containment, eradication and recovery activities during cybersecurity incidents. Conduct event correlation, timeline reconstruction and investigation of suspicious or malicious activities to determine affected assets, root cause, attacker techniques, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and potential data exposure.
• General Responsibilities: Ensure consistent and regular attendance. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Threat hunting

Incident response

Digital forensics

Security testing

Networking concepts

Scripting languages

Red team / purple team

Proactive monitoring

Education

Degree or diploma in cybersecurity or related field

Preferred security certifications (CISSP, GCFA, GREM, OSCP, CRTP, CRTO, OSWE)

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Empire

Havoc

Mythic

Red Team C2 infrastructure

Bash

PowerShell

Python

C

C++

Java

Job description

WE TAKE YOU ABOVE BEYOND Take your passion to the next level and work alongside other masters of their craft to build a fulfilling and rewarding career at Marina Bay Sands.

Job Responsibilities

• Threat Hunting Conduct proactive threat hunting activities based on cyber threat intelligence sources, known adversary tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), and emerging threat trends. Identify malicious or suspicious activities across endpoints, servers, cloud environments and network infrastructure. Document findings and recommend further investigative actions where necessary.
• Atomic Testing & Security Validation Perform atomic testing activities to validate security controls, visibility, and response capabilities. Validate the organisation's ability to detect known adversary behaviours and attack techniques. Document findings and recommendations for defensive improvements.
• Red & Purple Team Activies Support red team and purple team exercises to assess the effectiveness of security controls and defensive capabilities.
• Forensics and Incident Response Participate in cyber incident investigations and response activities. Perform digital forensic collection, preservation and analysis of systems, endpoints and relevant artefacts. Assist in determining attack scope, affected assets, root cause and attacker activities. Support containment, eradication and recovery activities during cybersecurity incidents. Conduct event correlation, timeline reconstruction and investigation of suspicious or malicious activities to determine affected assets, root cause, attacker techniques, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and potential data exposure.
• General Responsibilities: Ensure consistent and regular attendance. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education & Certification Degree or diploma with at least 5-10 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in relevant areas. Preferred certifications: CISSP, GCFA, GREM, OSCP, CRTP, CRTO, OSWE.
• Experience Experience in Gaming, Banking, or Critical Infrastructure InfoComm Industry is an advantage. Proficiency with offensive security tools such as Cobalt Strike, Empire, Havoc, Mythic. Experience in setting up red teaming Command and Control (C2) infrastructure, including web/proxy servers, redirectors, domain fronting. Skills in developing malicious payloads and understanding obfuscation and encryption techniques. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) and/or programming language (e.g., Python, C, C#, C++, Java). Understanding of basic networking concepts and Internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP(S), SMTP, DNS, SSL/TLS). Knowledge of industry-recognized security testing standards and penetration testing methodology.
• Other Prerequisites Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong understanding of enterprise technologies, operations, and security evaluations.

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore.

Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.

Marina Bay Sands has stood as an architectural marvel and the crown jewel in Singapore’s skyline.

Home to the world's most spectacular rooftop infinity pool and approximately 1,850 rooms and suites, the integrated resort offers exceptional dining, retail, and entertainment choices, complete with a year-round calendar of signature events and festivals.

As one of the largest players in hospitality, Marina Bay Sands is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen to serve its people, communities and environment.

It drives social impact through its community engagement programme, Sands Cares, and leads environmental stewardship through its global sustainability programme, Sands ECO360.

The integrated resort has been recognised locally and internationally, receiving over 1,000 awards and accolades to date.

Marina Bay Sands is the largest hotel in Singapore to be certified to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Industry Criteria for Hotels and Accommodations, while Expo & Convention has been named Venue of the Year at the Singapore MICE Awards for two consecutive years.