Total 7 security job vacancies in Singapore

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.

NIE invites suitable candidates to join the Division of Academic Computing & Information Services (ACIS) as a Security Analyst for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). This is a 3-year contract position.

Key Responsibilities:

Governance

• Coordinate with internal and external audit teams and assist in audit planning.
• Help deliver security awareness programs for staff and manage security governance efforts.
• Stay updated on IT trends and recommend best practices to align with governance policies.
• Support cybersecurity projects to ensure alignment with security objectives.

Risk Management

• Assist in identifying and assessing IT risks and managing vulnerabilities and threats.
• Support risk management in cybersecurity projects by focusing on threats and vulnerabilities.
• Track and monitor audit remediation actions related to risk management.
• Measure the effectiveness of security awareness programs to minimize risks from human error.
  

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal standards (ISO 27001, ISO 22301) and external regulations.
• Facilitate responses to internal and external IT audits.
• Participate in audit engagements and report on audit issues and remediation.
• Provide ongoing compliance reporting to ensure timely remediation of audit findings.

Requirements:

Educational Qualification(s)

• A University Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or Compliance, or an equivalent qualification.
• Desirable Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or other relevant certifications.

Relevant Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Information Security, IT Risk Management, or Compliance, preferably in a higher education or similar environment.
• Experience with IT security audits and compliance reviews in regulated industries.
• Experience with vendor security assessments and managing third-party security risks.
• Experience in security awareness training and working in cross-functional teams.

Knowledge Required

• Security Frameworks: ISO 27001, CTM, NIST, CIS controls, and their application in operational environments.
• Regulatory Standards: Understanding of the Cybersecurity Bill, PDPA, and related security laws.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and identifying threats to information systems.
• Audit Processes: Understanding security audit processes, compliance, and remediation.
• IT System: Good knowledge of IT infrastructure, application management, and cybersecurity practices.
• GRC Tools: Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance platforms and software is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze security risks and make data-driven decisions.
• Communication Skills: Ability to convey technical security concepts to non-technical audiences and document findings.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving capabilities, particularly during security incidents.
• Attention to Detail: High focus on detail in audits and risk assessments.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams (IT, legal, compliance, vendors).

Other Personal Attributes

• Integrity and Confidentiality: High ethical standards and the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Proactivity: Ability to act independently and proactively address security challenges.
• Adaptability: Capable of adjusting to evolving security threats and changes in regulations.
• Resilience under Pressure: Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, particularly during audits or security incidents.

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.

Req ID: R00018942

The Fraunhofer Singapore Research Centre FSR@NTU, belongs to the independent research centre at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) is one of the world’s leading applied research organizations with around 30,800 employees, predominantly scientists and engineers in Germany. In Singapore, Fraunhofer operates two independent but closely related and cooperative organizations: Fraunhofer-NTU Centre FSR@NTU and Fraunhofer Singapore Research Ltd. Fraunhofer Singapore Research Ltd is the 1st affiliate of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in Asia. Both entities are legally independent entities working in close collaboration in joint facilities.

We invite applicants to join the centre as a Research Associate. You will be part of the research team and will work on projects on quantum communication security including quantum side channel analysis and quantum hacking, new evaluation and testing procedures for Quantum Security Technology and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). You will conduct new research and development in quantum security – investigating and translating methods into tools and frameworks and implementing working prototypes that can demonstrate how research outputs can be innovated to build new quantum testing and evaluation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluation of state-of-the-art quantum security technology, quantum key distribution systems and associated quantum cryptography protocols and implementations
• Develop and test research methods on non-invasive and semi-invasive aspects of quantum security including but not limited to classic/quantum hacking and side channel analysis, etc.
• Investigate methods and implement tools and pipeline to be included in the future quantum security testing platform
• Work closely with the team to design and develop research prototypes into the proof-of-concept testing systems.
• Publish in top international conferences for quantum communication and security our research
• Prepare reports and documentation about the implementations produced for the project

Job Requirements:

• MSc/MEng in applied physics including quantum physics.
• Strong understanding of quantum communication, quantum information theory and quantum key distribution with prior working experience is required
• Prior experience with testing and evaluation of quantum side channel is required.
• Experience in security evaluation methods, analyses and testing is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and to develop solutions under strict timelines is a must.
• Good communication skills and some interdisciplinary interest is desired, to be able to interact with researchers at the Centre.
• Creative, curious, self-motivated and a team player with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in English - Essential to conduct research

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.

NIE invites suitable candidates to join the Division of Academic Computing & Information Services (ACIS) as a Senior IT Security Analyst (3-year contract).

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Response Leadership

• Oversee the entire incident response lifecycle from detection to resolution.
• Lead investigations of IT security incidents and ensure thorough root cause analysis and remediation.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal, external stakeholders, and vendors during incidents.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and report findings to management.

Monitoring and Detection

• Develop and implement advanced threat detection and monitoring strategies.
• Utilize SIEM, EDR, and other security tools for timely incident detection.
• Perform threat hunting and proactive security assessments.
• Collaborate with IT teams to deploy and optimize security solutions.

AI and Automation

• Integrate AI and automation technologies to enhance security operations.
• Develop automated workflows and scripts for incident response and routine tasks using SOAR.
• Leverage machine learning and AI-driven tools for threat detection and analysis.
• Stay updated with advancements in AI and evaluate their applicability to security operations.
• Apply system design thinking to security solutions.

Threat Statistics and Reporting

• Analyze and compile statistics on threats relevant to the Institute.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on threat statistics to stakeholders.
• Use data visualization tools to communicate threat trends and insights.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance security operations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Encourage continuous learning and professional development.

Forensics Capability Development

• Enhance the team's digital forensics capabilities.
• Develop forensic investigation procedures and protocols.
• Train team members in forensic tools and methodologies.
• Oversee the collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Conduct regular drills and simulations for forensic readiness.

Requirements:

• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Professional Certification(s) in incident handling and security analysis preferred.
• GCIH or its equivalent is preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in IT security, with a focus on Incident response
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a security operations center, with proven leadership capabilities.
• Intermediate knowledge of security operations, incident analysis, incident handling, and vulnerability management or testing, system patching, log analysis, intrusion detection, or firewall administration
• Proven experience in managing incident response and performing threat hunting
• Proven experience in integrating AI and automation in IT Security using Security Orchestration Automated Response (SOAR) technologies.
• Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), traffic and packet analysis, digital forensics, and cloud security.
• Experience in Blue/Purple teaming, firewall, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Web Application Firewalls (WAF) administration, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
• Experience in monitoring and administering host-based intrusion detection systems.
• Knowledge and experience in Linux/Windows/Database technologies preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and information security policy frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools to enhance security operations.
• Ability to conduct gap analysis of current processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate internal and external environments for threats related to Information Security and act as a subject matter expert to ensure these are properly addressed and controlled.
• Continuously improve event correlation and alerting processes and use cases to detect potential incidents.
• Automate manual processes to enhance security incident response.
• Experience with network security assessment tools.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels, including University administration.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and lead a team through change.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Ability to interview stakeholders to define and document business requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance on response action plans for information risk events and incidents based on incident type and severity.

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.

Req ID: R00018131

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) /Associate Professor (Tenure-track/Tenured) in Hardware and Cyber Physical Security.

The job holder will carry out cutting edge research in hardware and/or cyber physical system security to discover security vulnerabilities and threats in the hardware design and supply chain, and develop countermeasures, design methodologies, design tools, testing, verification and/or implementations that help to thwart these threats and enhance the trustworthiness of electronic sensing, storage, computing and/or communication systems.

The job holder will be actively involved in teaching and administration to contribute to the University’s aspiration to be a world-class research-intensive university. The job holder will be given time to develop his/her research, initially receiving a reduced teaching and administrative workload.

Responsibilities

• Secure research funding to build up research, and provide high quality research outputs in publications, invention disclosures, and engineering designs, tools, protocols, etc. in addressing security and privacy protection challenges faced by emerging technologies and applications, such as heterogenous integration, internet of things, artificial intelligence, implantable and wearable devices, physical unclonable functions, radio frequency fingerprint, post-quantum cryptography, distributed computing, or cross-disciplines hardware and cyber physical security.
• Engage in the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate curricula in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and related disciplines.
• Support, supervise and mentor undergraduate students in project works and other academic pursuits, and postgraduate research students in research projects and the development of their research careers.
• Play an active role in the life of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, College of Engineering and the University by supporting activities around research, teaching, enterprise, student experience and widening participation.

Requirements

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• A Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a relevant field
• At least three years of research experience in hardware or cyber physical security
• Excellent track records in publishing high-impact papers in top journals and conferences
• Proven track records and expertise in hardware or cyber physical security
• Preferable to have secured some research funding as principal investigator
• Preferable to have proven track records of teaching and mentoring
• Good interpersonal skills
• A mindset of continual growth and academic excellence

Application

Applicants are invited to submit their applications (cover letter, CV, research and teaching

statements, and citation report, where applicable) through the NTU career portal.

Review of applications and shortlisting decision will be on an on-going basis until the position

is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Manager will work closely with the LKCMedicine IT to support the running of the various cybersecurity programmes and raising the cyber resilience of LKCMedicine IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures are practiced
• Liaise with auditors and ensuring compliance with regulations and relevant policies and standards
• Conduct risk analyses and maturity assessments for LKCMedicine IT systems, coordinate and execute penetration tests, perform security review for new and existing projects or major enhancements
• Handle and complete various cybersecurity projects with minimal supervision and able to articulate important cybersecurity concepts to senior management
• Provide timely support of major security incidents or data breaches, plan and participating in cyber security incident tabletop exercises.
• Technology enhancement and explore new security in the cloud

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• At least 5 years of IT related working experience with at least 3 years in IT/Cyber Security Domain practices
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) certification is an advantage
• Relevant security assessment certifications such as OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), Crest CRT (CREST Registered Penetration Tester) will be beneficial
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Understanding and working experience in Cyber Security management and ability to work with cross-functional teams to enforce security policies and standards.
• Experience in implementing security controls, and mitigating measures on enterprise security solutions

Please submit your job application via

https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Novena-Campus-Singapore/Manager--Cyber-Security--LKCMedicine-_R00016552-2

Temasek Laboratories@NTU is looking for a candidate to join them as a Research Scientist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluation of state of the art embedded microcontroller and associated cryptography algorithms
• Develop and test research methods on non-invasive and semi-invasive aspects of hardware security including but not limited to: post-quantum cryptography, Embedded Security, IoT security, Hardware Forensics etc
• Responsible for device setup, device testing, data analysis and reporting
• Publish in top international venues for optimal communication of our research

Job Requirements:

• Minimally Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronic / Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Applicants with PhD preferred
• Prior experience in working with embedded systems is required
• Prior experience with coding and evaluation of cryptography algorithms like post-quantum cryptography is required
• Coding background in either of C/Java/Assembly/Python/VHDL for analysis is required
• Creative, curious, self-motivated and a team player with good analytical and problem-solving skills

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) is seeking Research Fellow to join a university-level research centre collaborating with industry. The position is for two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. Successful candidates will be involved in a project that is related to AI-Human Collaborative Content Generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• To independently undertake research in computer vision and machine learning.
• To produce research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider academic community.
• To provide guidance and support to any students associated with the project.
• To attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings.
• To undertake any other duties relevant to the programme of research.

Job Requirements:

• A PhD degree in Computer Science or relevant fields such as Electrical Engineering and Cyberspace Security
• Have a solid foundation in the following areas: Computer Vision, Deep Learning;
• Strong publication records in top-tier computer vision and machine learning conferences/journals, such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, etc.;
• Knowledge of scientific or engineering software like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, etc.;
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, clear logical thinking, and willingness to learn.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.