Information Security Specialist

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel is seeking a Security Architect to provide security architecture risk and cloud compliance assurance across technology initiatives, ensuring risks are identified early and managed throughout the system lifecycle.

You will act as a security risk and cloud advisor to Singtel IT, Telco Networks and Enterprise stakeholders, applying security frameworks to evaluate designs, identify gaps, and recommend risk-based mitigations while supporting governance of cloud security and risk metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in IT, CS, or related field.
• 4+ years in security assessment, cybersecurity, or related IT roles.
• Experience with system integrator/consulting environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide security architecture risk and cloud compliance assurance across technology initiatives.
• Identify, assess and manage security risks throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Advise on design decisions, identify gaps and recommend risk-based mitigations.
• Support governance for cloud security compliance and risk metrics.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders on risk advisory for projects.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Cloud security

DevSecOps

CNAPP

Containers

Zero Trust

Regulatory compliance

CISSP/CCSP

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk governance

Education

Degree in IT/CS

Tools

CNAPP tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

Singtel is where Technology meets Purpose.

We’re building an AI-first telco for the future—connecting people, businesses and communities through trusted networks, intelligent digital services and next-generation technology.

From transforming everyday experiences in mobile, broadband, entertainment and lifestyle services to enabling enterprises with AI, 5G+, cloud, cybersecurity, data centres and digital platforms, we create the technology that powers how millions live, work and connect.

At Singtel, your work creates real impact. You’ll solve meaningful challenges, shape critical digital infrastructure and help build secure, resilient and AI-enabled solutions that serve businesses, digital ecosystems and communities across the globe.

This is where BIG Possibilities become reality. Whether you’re engineering intelligent networks, advancing sovereign AI cloud platforms, strengthening cybersecurity, designing seamless customer experiences or driving sustainable innovation, you’ll be part of teams shaping the future of technology.

Backed by decades of expertise and driven by a culture of continuous learning and innovation, Singtel offers the scale, opportunities and support to help you grow your career while making a difference where it matters most.

Summary

The purpose of this role is to provide security architecture risk and cloud compliance assurance across technology initiatives, ensuring that security risks are identified early, assessed consistently, and managed effectively throughout the system lifecycle. The role supports secure delivery of business initiatives by ensuring technology solutions, infrastructure services, and cloud services are designed and implemented in compliance with regulatory requirements, enterprise security standards, and the organisation’s risk appetite.

The role acts as a security risk and cloud security advisor to Singtel IT, Telco Networks and Enterprise stakeholders, applying recognized security frameworks and principles to evaluate design decisions, identify control gaps, insecure configurations and recommend risk-based mitigations.

How You will Make An Impact

• Support comprehensive information security risk assessments for new and existing systems, applications, infrastructure changes, and cloud engagements
• Assess design documents, architecture diagrams, and technical controls to confirm that technology risks are mitigated prior to go-live.
• Ensure technology initiatives and controls comply with internal security policies, standards, and governance requirements; proactively highlight gaps and recommend remediation.
• Review secure related configurations in cloud environments leveraging industry tools and work with application teams to remediate insecure configurations.
• Collaborate with IT, application teams, and business stakeholders to provide risk advisory for projects and ad hoc reviews.
• Drive governance oversight and processes for cloud security compliance, best practices and risk management.
• Support management reporting of cloud security risks, remediation plans and security metrics.

Skills for Success

• Degree/Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
• At least 4 years or more working experience in security assessment, cybersecurity, or related IT roles.
• Experience working within system integrator or consulting environments, including exposure to multi-client or complex delivery engagements, is an advantage.
• Hands‑on experience in system and security administration, implementation, and solution design.
• Experience in application, infrastructure, telco networks, cloud and cybersecurity technologies including CNAPP, DevSecOps, containers.
• Ability to apply Zero Trust security architecture principles to complex enterprise environments.
• Cybersecurity risk assessment and risk reduction initiatives.
• Regulatory requirements, security standards and best practices pertaining to cybersecurity and cloud risk management.
• Professional security management certifications such as a Certified Information Systems Security professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or other similar credentials, will be preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
• Sound conflict management and negotiation skills.
• High level of professionalism, commitment, and accountability.
• Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced or changing environments.
• Change-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, with remote stakeholders, exercising sound judgement and initiative.

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?

Join Singtel to shape what's next and accelerate your career through meaningful work, continuous learning, and real impact.