Senior IT Security Analyst (Information Security Department) [NIE]
On-site · Singapore, Singapore
Job Summary
Senior IT Security Analyst within the ACIS division at NIE, responsible for leading the Incident Response lifecycle, developing and maintaining incident response playbooks, coordinating with internal/external stakeholders and vendors during incidents, and conducting post-incident reviews. The role includes developing advanced threat detection and monitoring strategies using SIEM/EDR, performing threat hunting, analyzing threat statistics, and presenting insights to management. Responsible for security project management, supporting process improvement and automation initiatives, and contributing to an AI-enabled and automation-driven SOC environment. The position requires a university degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and a minimum of four years of experience in IT security and SOC leadership, with strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills to coordinate security initiatives across hybrid IT environments (on-premises and cloud). The closing date is 30 June 2026 and NIE staff have access to chartered bus transit options. The hiring institution is NIE under NTU Singapore.
Required Qualifications
- A University degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Professional Certification(s) in incident handling and security analysis preferred (GCIH or equivalent preferred)
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in IT security, with a focus on Incident Response
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), with proven leadership capabilities
- Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Knowledge of Linux, Windows, and Database technologies (preferred)
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with threat detection, incident response, and incident handling
- Ability to coordinate with vendors and stakeholders, and document business requirements
- Open-minded and adaptable towards AI-enabled security automation
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