Cybersecurity Specialist (Cloud Operations) (Perm /East) (ID: 680106)

Persolkelly; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Specialist to join their Security Operations & Maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in managing cybersecurity tools, leading security operations, and a strong background in incident response and team leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing cybersecurity tools, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with best practices. Candidates should have a relevant degree and over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with strong skills in Network Security and Endpoint Protection.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity maintenance or IT security operations.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience in a technical/operational security environment.
• Strong hands-on skills in one or more domains.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of cybersecurity tools including firewalls, antivirus, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems.
• Act as first responder for security alerts, performing initial investigations, documentation, and remediation steps.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, enforce patch management schedules, and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Support security audits by preparing logs, reports, and ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.
• Work closely with IT, network, and infrastructure teams to deploy and manage security solutions.

Skills

Network Security

Endpoint Protection

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Cybersecurity Specialist with leadership capabilities to join our Security Operations & Maintenance team. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in managing security tools, responding to incidents, and leading security operations in a dynamic enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

System Maintenance & Monitoring:

• Oversee daily operations of cybersecurity tools including firewalls, antivirus, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems.

• Lead regular system health checks and ensure security technologies are functioning optimally.

Incident Response & Troubleshooting:

• Act as first responder for security alerts, performing initial investigations, documentation, and remediation steps.

• Coordinate with technology vendors for issue escalation and resolution where required.

Vulnerability Management & Patching:

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, enforce patch management schedules, and ensure compliance with internal policies.

Audit & Compliance Support:

• Support security audits by preparing logs, reports, and ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Work closely with IT, network, and infrastructure teams to deploy and manage security solutions.

• Maintain clear and detailed documentation on security processes, incident reports, and the cybersecurity landscape.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity maintenance or IT security operations.

• Demonstrated team leadership experience in a technical/operational security environment.

• Strong hands-on skills in one or more domains: Network Security, Endpoint Protection, Identity & Access Management (IAM).

• Experience with container security or key management is a plus.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are advantageous.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click on “Apply”. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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