Information Security Officer (ISO) - Contract

LPS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LPS in Singapore is seeking an Information Security Officer to uphold the security posture of desktop endpoints, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with IT security policies and standards. The role collaborates with departments to provide comprehensive support across security operations.

Key duties include patching and hardening Windows and macOS environments, handling security incidents, and evaluating risk while implementing security controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on desktop support experience (Windows and macOS).
• Experience with endpoint security, incident response, and related tooling.
• Certifications such as Microsoft, CISSP, CISM or equivalent preferred.
• Experience implementing IT security policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patching, hardening, and remediation for End user computing environments.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and service requests related to end-user computing.
• Analyse advisories, perform risk assessments, and implement recommendations.
• Provide consultation and implementation of security controls and policy compliance.
• Conduct briefings on cybersecurity hygiene for new hires and staff.
• Evaluate security tools and processes, support security applications, and handle whitelisting requests.
• Assess risk statements and recommend security strategies, ensuring SOP compliance.

Skills

Desktop support (Windows/macOS)

Endpoint security

Incident response

Security certifications

IT security policy implementation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology / Computer Science

Job description

The Information Security Officer (ISO) will be responsible for maintaining the security posture of scientific IT endpoints, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with IT security policies and standards. The ISO will work closely with the departments to provide comprehensive support in various security operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform security patching, hardening, and remediation for End user computing environments such as Windows OS, Mac OS, O365 and other standard desktop software and applications.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and service requests related to end-user computing, including email phishing and analysis, coordinating mitigative measures and preparing official incident reports.
• Analyse advisories published by ITSS CERT and/or product manufacturers, perform risk assessments, and execute recommendations.
• Provide consultation, evaluation, and implementation of security controls, including cross-border travel evaluations and pre-emptive checks against IT security policies.
• Conduct briefings to reinforce cybersecurity hygiene practices, policy updates, and control implementation for new hires and existing staff.
• Evaluate and implement security tools, processes, and procedures, provide extended support for security applications, and handle software whitelisting requests.
• Responsible for evaluating risk statements based on security measures, providing recommendations on security strategies, assessing compliance with SOPs and guidelines, and conducting vulnerability checks to ensure effective risk mitigation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on desktop support experience supporting Windows and macOS operating systems.
• Experience with end point security related support, such as handling security incidents, email phishing and analysis, mitigative measures and preparing official incident reports.
• Professional certifications such as Microsoft certifications, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in endpoint security, incident response, & IT security policy implementation.
• Familiarity with industry security standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.