Snr Cybersecurity Consultant / Mgr (Protective DNS), Safer Cyberspace Division

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is looking for a skilled professional to deploy and manage cybersecurity projects that provide protection through Domain Name Service (DNS). Candidates should have experience in telecommunications or Internet infrastructure, understand threat intelligence, and possess strong project management skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for both pre-deployment and post-deployment phases, ensuring effective implementation and operational support.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of applicability of threat intelligence for telecommunications or Internet infrastructure.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Government-secured environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with technical counterparts.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage cybersecurity projects for protective Domain Name Service (DNS).
• Identify and curate sources of threat intelligence.
• Develop metrics for monitoring threat intelligence efficacy.

Skills

Communications knowledge

Cybersecurity expertise

Engineering proficiency

Computer Science background

Understanding of threat intelligence feeds

Knowledge of core Internet technologies

Network planning experience

Project management skills

Strong analytical abilities

Effective communication skills

Education

Background in related fields

Job description

What the role is:

As Singapore harnesses technology to improve lives and livelihoods for all, it is imperative that our plans are built on a strong foundation of cybersecurity, without which we would be exposing ourselves to the multitude of threats that lurk in cyberspace.The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) was formed in 2015 and has been given the task of protecting Singapore’s cyberspace. It is part of the Prime Minister’s Office and is managed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information..The Safer Cyberspace Division in CSA focuses on building national cyber resilience of organisations in Singapore. The division develops and manages national cybersecurity technology initiatives under the SG Cyber Safe programme, in order to enable a safer cyberspace. Examples of programmes which the division has rolled out include the CSA Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust mark, which are published as national cybersecurity standards in Singapore. The target segment of the division are non-Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) organisations in Singapore, and these can range from large or significant organisations of special interest to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which form 99% of Singapore’s economy.

What you will be working on:

We are looking for a candidate to deploy and manage cybersecurity projects that enables security-by-default through protective Domain Name Service (DNS). The goal is to provide protection to organisations and/or individuals in Singapore upstream. The project is currently in pre-deployment phase, and upon completion of deployment, the role will evolve to the responsibilities indicated in the post-deployment phase:• Cyber threat intelligence for use in the intended infrastructureo Pre-deployment phase: Identify, curate and acquire appropriate sources of threat intelligence from technology vendor(s)o Post-deployment phase: Develop metrics for, monitor and measure efficacy of threat intelligence, in alignment to technical and/or regulatory thresholds• Distribution of cyber threat intelligenceo Pre-deployment phase: Work with other Government agency counterparts to define requirements and assess appropriate architecture of Government-hosted systemso Post-deployment phase: Day-to-day operations support, where applicable• Deployment of cyber threat intelligence through intended infrastructureo Pre-deployment phase: Work with other Government agency counterparts, counterparts in the telecommunications or Internet service provider and the technology vendor(s) to trial the efficacy of the cyber threat intelligence in the intended infrastructureo Post-deployment phase: Day-to-day operations support, where applicable

What we are looking for:

Requirements• Background in Communications, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, Infocomm Technology, or a related field• Good knowledge of the applicability of threat intelligence feeds that are suited for use in telecommunications or Internet infrastructure• Good knowledge of core Internet technologies and protocols, e.g. DNS, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)• Network planning or operations experience in a carrier-grade network environment, such as in a telecommunications or Internet service provider, or vendor, is an advantage• At least 2 years’ experience deploying or managing technology systems in a Government-secured environment• Strong technology project management skills, including technology vendor management• Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage and manage technical and/or regulatory counterparts in telecoms or Internet service providersNote: CSA will be shifting to Punggol Digital District (PDD) in year 2026

About Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

About the Cyber Security Agency of SingaporeEstablished in 2015, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) seeks to keep Singapore’s cyberspace safe and secure to underpin our Nation Security, power a Digital Economy and protect our Digital Way of Life. It maintains an oversight of national cybersecurity functions and works with sector leads to protect Singapore’s Critical Information Infrastructure. CSA also engages with various stakeholders to heighten cyber security awareness, build a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem supported by a robust workforce, pursue international partnerships and drive regional cybersecurity capacity building programmes. CSA is part of the Prime Minister’s Office and is managed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information. For more news and information, please visit www.csa.gov.sg