Engineer (Security Operation)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in Singapore is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to enhance its Security Operation Centre (SOC). The role involves overseeing SOC operations, creating security detection rules, and managing both technical and leadership duties in a high-stakes environment. Candidates must have significant experience in cybersecurity and preferably relevant certifications. This position is crucial for maintaining the agency's mission of ensuring national security and stability.

Qualifications

• At least 6 to 8 years of experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Minimum 2 years in a senior or supervisory SOC role.
• Technological knowledge in threat detection and incident response.
• Certification in GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), CISSP, or CISM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on the SOC's infrastructure designs.
• Create and manage security event detection rules.
• Oversee daily SOC operations involving threat detection.
• Interact with vendors for system integration and enhancement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical skills in cybersecurity

Vendor collaboration and management

Education

Education in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related field

Tools

Security Information and Event Management

Intrusion Detection System

Intrusion Prevention System

Endpoint Detection and Response

Job description

What the role is:

You review and advise on the designs of the Security Operation Centre (SOC)'s infrastructure, determining the placement and coverage of intrusion detections, endpoint hardening agents within the host and network environment.

What you will be working on:

• Create and manage customised security event detection rules
• Oversee daily SOC operations involving threat detection and incident management
• Supervise SOC training and development activities
• Establish and maintain operational procedures, guidelines and knowledge management
• Interact with vendors and system managers for system integration and enhancement
• Rotate with Head SOC for 24/7 monitoring duties

Challenge(s)- Balancing leadership and technical skills- Managing resources, including staffing needs and integration of complex SOC tools- Rapidly responding to cyber incidents while maintaining composure

What we are looking for:

• Education in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field
• At least 6 to 8 years of working experience in cybersecurity roles, minimum 2 years in a senior or supervisory role within a SOC or Cyber Emergency Response Team
• Technological knowledge in threat detection, incident response and security tool management
• Proficiency in SOC tools (Security Information and Event Management, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, Endpoint Detection and Response)
• Certification in GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Certified Information System Manager (CISM) is preferred
• Familiarity in evaluating cybersecurity tools
• Vendor collaboration and management skills
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.