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Job Overview
Explore Cyber Security Jobs in Singapore for professionals seeking careers across Information Security, Cloud Security, Security Operations (SOC), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Security, Application Security, DevSecOps, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, and Cyber Defense.
Cyber Security professionals will help protect enterprise applications, cloud platforms, networks, endpoints, identities, and sensitive information against evolving security threats. Depending on experience, responsibilities may include security monitoring, threat detection, incident investigation, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cloud security engineering, IAM implementation, security automation, and enterprise security architecture.
Candidates with practical knowledge of SIEM, EDR/XDR, AWS Security, Azure Security, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Kubernetes Security, DevSecOps, Zero Trust, NIST, and ISO 27001 are highly relevant for modern cybersecurity opportunities in Singapore.
Job Title
Position: Cyber Security Engineer / Information Security Engineer / Security Analyst
Location: Singapore
Job Category: Cyber Security & Information Technology
Career Level: Entry-Level / Associate / Mid-Level / Senior / Lead
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent / Contract Opportunities
Work Model: On-site / Hybrid / Remote, depending on the position
Specializations: SOC, Cloud Security, IAM, DevSecOps, Network Security, Application Security, Incident Response & Cyber Defense
Salary Range
Indicative salary ranges can vary significantly depending on specialization, certifications, employer, industry, and technical experience.
| Career Level | Indicative Annual Salary (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level / Junior | S$45,000 – S$70,000 |
| Cyber Security Analyst / Engineer | S$65,000 – S$100,000 |
| Mid-Level Security Professional | S$85,000 – S$130,000 |
| Senior Cyber Security Engineer | S$110,000 – S$160,000+ |
| Lead / Security Architect | S$140,000 – S$200,000+ |
Salary figures are indicative market ranges rather than guaranteed compensation. Actual packages depend on the employer, role, experience, certifications, and specialization.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Monitor enterprise infrastructure, cloud environments, applications, endpoints, and networks for suspicious or malicious activity.
- Analyze security alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, XDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud security platforms.
- Investigate cyber threats, security incidents, unauthorized access attempts, malware, phishing attacks, and abnormal user behavior.
- Perform security incident triage, containment, investigation, remediation, recovery, and root-cause analysis.
- Implement and maintain security controls across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
- Configure and optimize SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, or similar security technologies.
- Implement Identity and Access Management controls including IAM, RBAC, MFA, SSO, PAM, and Zero Trust access policies.
- Manage security solutions involving Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Okta, or comparable identity platforms.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation of identified security weaknesses.
- Perform or support penetration testing across applications, APIs, networks, and cloud infrastructure.
- Identify vulnerabilities using tools such as Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Nmap, and OWASP security testing technologies.
- Protect enterprise networks using firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, secure gateways, segmentation, and network security policies.
- Implement endpoint protection using EDR/XDR technologies and investigate endpoint security events.
- Perform threat hunting using indicators of compromise, behavioral analytics, threat intelligence, and security telemetry.
- Support DevSecOps by integrating security testing into CI/CD pipelines and software development workflows.
- Perform application security reviews and identify vulnerabilities aligned with the OWASP Top 10.
- Implement container and Kubernetes security controls for cloud-native applications.
- Assist with security architecture reviews for new applications, infrastructure, APIs, and cloud services.
- Develop security automation scripts and workflows using Python, PowerShell, Bash, APIs, or SOAR technologies.
- Maintain security policies, standards, operating procedures, incident-response playbooks, and technical documentation.
- Support security audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation programs.
- Apply security frameworks and standards including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK.
- Collaborate with Cloud, DevOps, Infrastructure, Network, Application Development, Risk, Compliance, and IT Operations teams.
- Senior professionals may lead security architecture, incident response, cloud security transformation, threat management, and enterprise cyber defense initiatives.
Technical Skill Set
| Security Domain | Technologies / Skills |
|---|---|
| SIEM | Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar |
| SOC Operations | Security Monitoring, Alert Triage, Incident Investigation |
| Cloud Security | AWS Security, Azure Security, GCP Security |
| Identity Security | IAM, PAM, MFA, SSO, RBAC |
| Identity Platforms | Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Okta |
| Endpoint Security | EDR, XDR, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender |
| Network Security | Firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, DNS Security, Network Segmentation |
| Security Platforms | Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco Security |
| Incident Response | Detection, Triage, Containment, Investigation, Remediation |
| Threat Intelligence | Threat Hunting, IOC Analysis, MITRE ATT&CK |
| Vulnerability Management | Nessus, Qualys, Vulnerability Assessment |
| Penetration Testing | Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit |
| Application Security | OWASP Top 10, SAST, DAST, API Security |
| DevSecOps | CI/CD Security, SAST, DAST, Dependency Scanning |
| Container Security | Docker Security, Kubernetes Security |
| Security Automation | Python, PowerShell, Bash, SOAR |
| Security Frameworks | NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls |
| Zero Trust | Zero Trust Architecture, Least Privilege |
| Data Security | Encryption, DLP, Key Management |
| Security Architecture | Enterprise Security, Cloud Security Architecture |
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong understanding of fundamental cybersecurity principles and common attack techniques.
- Knowledge of operating systems including Windows and Linux.
- Understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, routing, firewalls, and network segmentation.
- Practical knowledge of security monitoring and incident-management processes.
- Understanding of SIEM technologies and security log analysis.
- Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and remediation practices.
- Knowledge of IAM concepts including authentication, authorization, MFA, SSO, RBAC, and least-privilege access.
- Understanding of endpoint, network, application, and cloud security principles.
- Knowledge of common web vulnerabilities and the OWASP Top 10.
- Ability to investigate security events and identify potential indicators of compromise.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or MITRE ATT&CK.
- Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation and security reports.
Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Security certifications, OSCP, or GIAC certifications can strengthen a candidate’s profile depending on the position and seniority.
Work Experience
Entry-Level / Junior Roles:
Candidates with internships, cybersecurity labs, academic projects, certifications, Capture the Flag (CTF) experience, or practical exposure to security tools may be considered for junior Cyber Security and SOC positions.
2–4 Years Experience:
Hands-on experience in areas such as SOC operations, SIEM monitoring, incident investigation, vulnerability management, network security, IAM, or endpoint security is preferred.
4–7 Years Experience:
Candidates should demonstrate deeper expertise in one or more areas such as Cloud Security, DevSecOps, IAM, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Application Security, Security Engineering, or Vulnerability Management.
7+ Years / Senior Roles:
Professionals should be capable of designing security solutions, leading complex security initiatives, handling major incidents, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with senior technical and business stakeholders.
Communication Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to clearly document security incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation recommendations.
- Ability to communicate technical security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and investigative thinking.
- Ability to remain organized and methodical during security incidents.
- Effective collaboration with SOC, Cloud, DevOps, Infrastructure, Development, Risk, and Compliance teams.
- Ability to prepare concise incident reports and security documentation.
- Strong attention to detail when analyzing security logs and alerts.
- Ability to prioritize security issues based on business impact and technical risk.
- Leadership and stakeholder-management skills for senior and lead-level opportunities.
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