Senior Analyst (Operations Technology Network)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF Singapore seeks a seasoned leader to head a team that designs, maintains and executes technical test scenarios and deploys cyber defence tools for cyber exercises in CyTEC for the Singapore Armed Forces.

You will build IT aspects of exercise networks, oversee CyTEC infrastructure, and act as the technical expert for virtual networks using ESXi and VMware, integrating them with testbeds and digital twins to create realistic training environments.

Qualifications

• Education in Computer Networks, Computer Science, or related cyber disciplines.
• Relevant networking and virtualisation cyber certifications is preferred.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in networking and server administration using Windows and Linux.
• Experience in using tools and platforms related to software programming, virtual machines, penetration testing, incident response, and general cybersecurity
• Demonstrated competency in enterprise IT infrastructure including computer, networking, and virtualisation technologies
• Ability to deploy and manage virtual and segmented IT networks for training or exercise purposes
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of cyber defence, monitoring, and investigation tools

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to create, maintain and execute technical test scenarios, and deploy cyber defence tools used for cyber exercises for the Singapore Armed Forces.
• Assist in building IT aspects of exercise networks and cyber defence toolsets for CyTEC training programmes
• Oversee maintenance of computing and networking infrastructure housed within CyTEC facilities
• Lead a team and act as main technical expert in building virtual networks using hypervisor and virtualisation solutions such as ESXi and VMware
• Integrate virtual networks with operational technology testbeds, prototypes, and digital twins to create comprehensive training environments
• Enable expedient development of relevant training networks when new operational needs arise
• Create and maintain realistic training environments that simulate the complexities of defending IT systems in operational contexts

Skills

Networking

Server administration

Cybersecurity

Cyber defence monitoring

Education

Computer Networks / Computer Science degree

Cyber certifications (preferred)

Tools

ESXi

VMware

Virtual machines

Job description

What the role is:

You lead a team to create, maintain and execute technical test scenarios, and deploy cyber defence tools used for the conduct of cyber exercises in the Singapore Armed Forces.

What you will be working on:

• Assist in building IT aspects of exercise networks and cyber defence toolsets for Cyber Evaluation Test and Experimentation Centre (CyTEC) training programmes
• Oversee maintenance of computing and networking infrastructure housed within CyTEC facilities
• Lead a team and act as main technical expert in building virtual networks using hypervisor and virtualisation solutions such as ESXi and VMware
• Integrate virtual networks with operational technology testbeds, prototypes, and digital twins to create comprehensive training environments
• Enable expedient development of relevant training networks when new operational needs arise
• Create and maintain realistic training environments that simulate the complexities of defending IT systems in operational contexts

Challenges

• Staying abreast of new IT developments to keep IT systems ahead of anticipated operational needs
• Maintaining strong cyber and technical competencies in the IT networking domain to understand the training environment needs for defending IT systems
• Applying various technical skillsets and tools in software programming, creating networks, and penetration testing

What we are looking for:

• Education in Computer Networks, Computer Science, or related cyber disciplines
• Relevant networking and virtualisation cyber certifications is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in networking and server administration using Windows and Linux
• Experience in using tools and platforms related to software programming, virtual machines, penetration testing, incident response, and general cybersecurity
• Demonstrated competency in enterprise IT infrastructure including computer, networking, and virtualisation technologies
• Ability to deploy and manage virtual and segmented IT networks for training or exercise purposes
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of cyber defence, monitoring, and investigation tools

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.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.