IT Security Officer (Government)

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced IT Security Officer in Singapore. You will manage cybersecurity incidents, perform vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related fields, along with professional certifications like CISSP or CISM. This is a permanent position offering growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage cybersecurity incidents and threats.
• Perform vulnerability assessments on applications and devices.
• Conduct periodic security reviews and audits.
• Maintain security documentation and reports.
• Work with IT teams to implement security solutions.

Skills

Incident Response

Cybersecurity Management

Vulnerability Assessment

Security Tool Management

Technical Documentation

Compliance Knowledge (ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA)

Cloud Security

Data Protection

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science/IT, Cybersecurity or related

Professional certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC)

Tools

Tenable

Nessus

SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk)

Job description

The Opportunity

• Permanent role
• Work location: East West
• Work hours: Mon to Fri 9am - 6pm

Adecco is partnering with recognised organisation and they are looking for IT Security Officer (Government) to join the Team! A great opportunity to work with the company who value growth opportunities, trainings and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Incident Response & Cybersecurity Management
  • Track, escrow, and manage cybersecurity incidents and threats.
  • Disseminate security advisories, reports, and patch recommendations.
  • Conduct staff security awareness training and tabletop exercises.
• Product Management
  • Perform vulnerability assessments on applications and devices (Tenable, Nessus).
  • Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk).
  • Onboard devices securely and ensure cyber hygiene compliance.
• Security Reviews
  • Conduct periodic security reviews and audits.
  • Recommend improvements based on audit findings and threat intelligence.
  • Maintain adherence to ICT and cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulations.
• Security Integration
  • Manage and optimize security tools and platforms.
  • Maintain SOPs, technical baselines, and secure configuration standards.
• Documentation and collaboration advisory
  • Maintain incident, vulnerability, and security documentation.
  • Deliver reports on security metrics, trends, and risk mitigation.
  • Ensure timely escalation of major incidents.
  • Work with IT teams and vendors to implement security solutions.
  • Provide advisory support for projects, system implementations, and procurement.
  • Align security practices with organizational strategies and compliance requirements.
• Core Project & Technical Expertise
  • Governance: Security policies, risk assessments, compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Architecture: Zero-trust, micro-segmentation, cloud security.
  • IAM & PAM: MFA, SSO, privileged access management.
  • Threat Detection & Response: SIEM, EDR, incident response planning.
  • Vulnerability Management: Scanning, patch management, penetration testing.
  • Data Protection: DLP, encryption, data classification.
  • Compliance & Auditing: Internal/external audits, documentation, regulatory adherence.
  • Third-Party Risk: Vendor security assessment and enforcement.
  • OT Security: Industrial control systems and SCADA protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Computer Science/IT, Cybersecurity or related
• Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC

Next Step

• Prepare your updated resume. Please include detailed past working experiences in point form, an executive summary about yourself in terms of experience, expertise, key achievements & highlight and your current & expected package.
• Apply through this application or send your resume to [e-mail]. We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Aw San Mei
Direct Line: 8114 2245
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R22107719