Resident Engineer (Cybersecurity Consultant) #IFL

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD in Singapore seeks a cybersecurity professional to join our IT security operations team. You will help develop policies, deploy and maintain security tools, support risk assessments, audits, incident response, and monitoring of security events.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree (or diploma with experience) in cybersecurity or IT, plus strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or diploma in cybersecurity/IT with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of threat types, risk management and incident response.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, VPN and encryption.
• Familiarity with SIEM, antivirus, firewall and vulnerability scanners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and documentation of cybersecurity policies and guardrails.
• Support deployment, maintenance and review of security tools.
• Work with network teams to implement basic security configurations.
• Participate in risk assessments, vulnerability scans and audits.
• Monitor logs and alerts, triage events, and support incident response.
• Maintain asset inventories and configuration documentation.
• Contribute to compliance reporting and documentation efforts.
• Stay informed on cybersecurity trends and best practices, especially in telecoms.
• Participate in training and awareness initiatives to promote security.
• Learn and apply security practices in public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Skills

Threat types

Risk management

Incident response

Data protection

Networking principles

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity/IT

Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

SIEM

Firewall

Vulnerability scanner

Cloud security tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and documentation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security guardrails.
• Support the deployment, maintenance, and review of security tools (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, antivirus, IDS/IPS).
• Work with network and infrastructure teams to understand current setups and assist in implementing basic security configurations and controls.
• Participate in security risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and audits.
• Monitor security logs and alerts, triage events, and support incident response activities.
• Help maintain asset inventories and configuration documentation related to security tools and processes.
• Contribute to compliance reporting and documentation efforts.
• Stay informed on cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices- especially in telecom environments.
• Participate in training and awareness initiatives to promote security best practices across the organization.
• Learn and apply security best practices in public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or diploma with relevant experience) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a cybersecurity, network support, or IT security operations role.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts: threat types, risk management, incident response, and data protection.
• Foundational understanding of networking principles and protocols (TCP/IP, routing basics, firewalls, VPN, Encryption).
• Familiarity with security tools (e.g., SIEM, antivirus, firewall, vulnerability scanner).
• Willingness to learn telecom-specific protocols and infrastructure concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications and Skills

• Entry-level cybersecurity certification (any of the following preferred): CompTIA Security+
• Cisco Cyber Ops Associate
• EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) - Associate level
• Networking certification (optional but advantageous): Cisco CCNA, CCNP or equivalent
• Exposure to scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Team player with a growth mindset and the ability to follow structured guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.