Cybersecurity Engineer (ID: 691475)

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing security policies, responding to security incidents, and conducting risk assessments. Ideal applicants should have a diploma or degree in a related field, possess at least 1 year of IT security experience, and demonstrate strong knowledge of security frameworks and collaboration skills. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to protecting organizational digital assets.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an IT security-related role.
• Professional certifications in IT security are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security-related awareness training and surveys.
• Perform IT security risk assessments and identify weaknesses.
• Manage vulnerability assessments and security audits.
• Monitor software and systems for intrusion attempts.
• Respond to security incidents and prepare analysis reports.
• Stay updated on emerging security vulnerabilities.

Skills

Understanding of security frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)

Knowledge of patch management

Intrusion detection/prevention systems

Web security

Endpoint security

Secure network protocols

Good collaboration skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing security policies to safeguard the organisation’s digital assets and data. The role also involves promptly investigating and responding to security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security‑related awareness training, surveys, and quizzes, and provide useful reference materials.
• Perform IT security risk assessments, identify exploitable weaknesses, and implement measures to strengthen infrastructure and applications.
• Manage vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
• Maintain and implement security frameworks, policies, processes, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor software and systems for intrusion attempts, irregular behaviour, or abnormalities, and take action to isolate, block, and remove unauthorised access.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, including escalation, investigation, mitigation, and preparation of post‑incident analysis reports.
• Stay updated on emerging security vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Requirements

• A recognised diploma or degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in IT security are an advantage.
• At least 1 year of experience in an IT security‑related role.
• Good understanding of security frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework), risk management methodologies, and the latest OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Strong knowledge of patch management, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, web security, endpoint security, and secure network protocols.
• A strong team player with good collaboration skills.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for the advertised position, please email us an updated copy of your resume.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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