Assistant Cybersecurity Engineer, Surveillance & Security Operations (Contract)

[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

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

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.