Cyber Security Specialist

STAR CAREER CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Cybersecurity Lead to enhance cybersecurity measures. This role involves conducting assessments, ensuring compliance, and providing training across teams. The candidate should have at least 6 years of cybersecurity experience and a relevant bachelor’s degree. Preferred certifications include CISSP or CISM. The position offers competitive work hours and company transport.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity trends and regulations.
• Familiar with compliance standards like NIST and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Provide training and advisory support to employees.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Incident response procedures

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Security technologies

Job description

Industry: Marine

Location: Benoi Road (Company transport provided)

Working hours: 7.25am - 5pm (Willing to start work at 725am)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Lead to oversee and strengthen the cybersecurity posture of our business unit.

Reporting to the Head of Cybersecurity, this role is responsible for conducting assessments, driving compliance, and safeguarding systems against evolving threats while providing advisory support and training across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation with Group IT, SOC, and project teams.
• Perform system hardening and ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and implement relevant detection and protection measures.
• Provide cybersecurity awareness training, technical advisory, and regular communications to employees.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents and support investigations and remediation efforts.
• Review and update security devices, rule sets, and policies (e.g., Firewalls, IPS, WAF, NAC, AV, DLP).
• Support audits, compile findings, and track remediation to closure.
• Assist in maintaining company security policies, SOPs, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Review cybersecurity clauses in project contracts and draft security guidelines.
• Conduct IOC scans, vulnerability assessments, and compliance reviews (e.g., CIS Benchmarks).
• Support Head of Cybersecurity in investigations and resolution of security gaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity trends, risk management, and incident response procedures.
• Proficiency in security technologies and protocols across enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Controls).
• Analytical skills to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend solutions.
• Up-to-date knowledge of threat landscape, data privacy, and protection requirements.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, SSCP, GSLC, CISA, or equivalent.