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Senior Professional Officer, Cybersecurity Analyst

Our client is a leading firm in the higher education industry.

Job No: 3250      |       Advertised on: 2025-11-01      |       CIC: Alicia Yee      |       Reg. No: R1105639
Job Location(s): East (eg: Kallang, Tampines, Changi)

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  JOB DESCRIPTION Our client is actively searching for a Senior Professional Officer, Cybersecurity Analyst to join their team!
If you are a dynamic individual seeking a new career opportunity, read further!

Job Purpose

The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralized pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. They form the talent pool which brings a much-needed industry perspective to student learning. They facilitate applied learning and applied research in the University, complementing the academic expertise of the faculty to bring industry practices and applications into the curriculum.
 
Professional Officers leverage on their industry experiences to create authentic learning environments, where discovery and innovation take place. They act as coaches and mentors to students during practical learning activities such as laboratory sessions, Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Professional Officers could also lead or work with faculty on industry innovation projects to provide solutions to the industry.

In addition to their role in applied learning and applied research, Professional Officers manage the centralised laboratory facilities and resources in the campus. With Technical Officers, laboratory safety professionals, and administrators in POD, they jointly develop central policies and processes for the safe and seamless operation of laboratories in the campus.

 The responsibilities of this role are:
  • Design and teach labs & practice modules.
  • Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).
  • Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry.
  • Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research.
  • Ensure safety in labs.
 
The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:
  • Education & Certifications:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related fields from a recognized University.
    • Industry certifications like OSCP, CISSP, or CEH are a plus.
  • Experience:
    • At least 5+ years of experience in security analyst, preferably with exposure to cybersecurity applications.
    • Proven experience as a Certified Security Analyst or in a related role, with a strong understanding of industry best practices, cybersecurity frameworks, IoT Security, OT Security, and Mobile Security.
    • Strong understanding of cryptography, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic primitives, protocols, and PQC.
    • Experience with adversarial machine learning techniques and defenses.
    • Clear understanding of information security principles and the cyber technology landscape.
    • Ability to develop and enforce security policies, conduct security awareness training, and stay updated on emerging cyber threats and hacker methodologies.
    • Experience in developing and enhancing frameworks or standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling cybersecurity incidents in different industries.
  • Soft Skills & Mindset:
    • Passionate about cybersecurity, technically hands-on, willing to learn, and curious about the inner workings of Enterprise/OT/Telecommunications technologies and exploiting their vulnerabilities.
    • Strong interest in supporting research and academic projects, with the ability to adopt and manage new security technologies.
    • Willingness to pursue professional certifications in cybersecurity governance, such as CISSP, OSCP, CSSP (Industry certifications are an added advantage).
    • Actively participate in cybersecurity-related projects or organizations, such as CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team), ISACA, or ISC2.

An exciting career awaits the right candidate! Click "Quick Apply" to register your interest now.

All applicants' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  SALARY S$8,000.00 - S$9,000.00 per Month

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