SOC Security Engineer: Incident Response & Automation

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is looking for a cybersecurity professional at the National Institute of Education. The role focuses on incident response, monitoring security events, and enhancing security operations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Information Systems or related fields and 2–3 years of SOC experience. The position offers opportunities for continuous learning, alongside project management responsibilities and the chance to contribute towards an AI-enabled Security Operations Center.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a SOC environment.
• Professional Certification(s) in incident handling and security analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts.
• Perform triage and investigations of incidents.
• Support cybersecurity projects and initiatives.

Skills

Incident monitoring

Threat analysis

Log analysis

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Analytical skills

Education

University degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity

Tools

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Job description

About The National Institute Of Education (nie)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites suitable candidates to apply for the position of Cybersecurity Specialist (Exposure Management) within the Division of Academic Computing & Information Services (ACIS).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage exposure assessment activities across applications, operating systems, cloud platforms, and enterprise environments.
• Support the Vulnerability Disclosure Programme (VDP), bug bounty activities, and security testing initiatives.
• Conduct penetration testing, configuration reviews, compliance assessments, and AI-assisted security testing.
• Monitor and analyse external attack surface, cloud, and identity exposures to identify security risks.
• Prioritise and coordinate remediation activities based on risk, business impact, and threat exposure.
• Track remediation progress, manage security exceptions, and validate the effectiveness of implemented fixes.
• Support cybersecurity incident investigations by identifying vulnerabilities and exposures contributing to security incidents.
• Support the implementation, enhancement, and operationalisation of cybersecurity technologies, solutions, AI and security projects.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and continuous enhancement initiatives to improve cybersecurity effectiveness and operational efficiency.
  
  

Requirements

• A University degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in vulnerability management, exposure management, security testing, or cybersecurity operations.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, remediation tracking, and security risk analysis across enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of operating systems, web applications, cloud technologies, identity security, and common cybersecurity threats.
• Familiarity with penetration testing, attack surface management, configuration assessment, and security assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of vulnerability management processes, risk assessment methodologies, and remediation lifecycle management.
• Ability to assess security risks, prioritise remediation activities, and validate remediation effectiveness.
• Experience coordinating remediation efforts with technical teams, system owners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Familiarity with incident response processes, security investigations, and cybersecurity operations concepts would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with an interest in continuous improvement, security automation, and emerging cybersecurity technologies.
  
  

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 9 November 2026. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their home to the NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of bus routes and seats.

Hiring Institution: NIE