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Public Service Division

Assistant Cybersecurity Engineer, Surveillance & Security Operations (Contract)

Public Service Division Singapore

IT Services and IT Consulting · 1,001-5,000 employees

Nov 01 Closes in 4d
security Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Contractor Singapore
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About the role

The analyst will work within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats. Responsibilities include developing detection rules, performing threat hunting, and maintaining automation infrastructure to enhance security operations.

What they look for

Cybersecurity SIEM EDR XDR Threat monitoring Digital investigations Networking Windows administration Linux administration Cloud services Scripting Programming Threat hunting Automation Incident response

Requirements

Candidates should have a background in Engineering or Computer Science with relevant experience in SOC operations, SIEM, and EDR/XDR tools. Proficiency in networking, system administration, and scripting is required, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Full description

[What the role is]

This role would be part of a 24 x 7 Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC).

[What you will be working on]

Security Operations Centre

  • Analyst will be part of a 24 x 7 Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC)
  • Develop and enhance the integrated SOC for advanced cyber threat monitoring and detection, early warning and active defence capabilities for MAS
  • Work closely with internal teams and cross-agency partners to investigate and to respond to cybersecurity threats timely
  • Work with internal teams to perform cyber threat monitoring, rules tuning, develop and maintain automation infrastructures, threat hunting, security projects to enhance cyber hygiene, streamline procedures and update and improve on SOPs
  • Develop new rules based on changing threats and environment
  • Generate periodic management reports
  • Improve efficiency and quality through automation
  • Lead and/or participate in various internal, external and international forums/projects and exercises on cyber security

[What we are looking for]

  • Background in Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
  • Experience with SIEM and EDR/XDR
  • Relevant SOC experience
  • Knowledge in hacking and performing digital investigations
  • Knowledge in networking, Windows administration or Linux administration
  • Knowledge in cloud services and infrastructures
  • Knowledge in basic scripting/programming
  • Self-motivated learner who is able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to work independently or in teams
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
  • Able to multi-task effectively
  • Normal office hours, but off-office hours standby to respond to exigencies is expected

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

This is a 2-Year contract position. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

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