About the role

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Principal Cybersecurity Engineer at DSO National Laboratories, Singapore's largest defence R&D organisation. The role involves leading the cybersecurity team, overseeing the lifecycle of security appliances, developing strategic roadmaps, and acting as a subject matter expert in various cybersecurity technologies.

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Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical lead for the cybersecurity team, providing expert technical guidance and mentorship to a team of system administrators
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity appliances, including architecture, deployment, configuration, and maintenance
Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for the organisation's cybersecurity architecture, effectively integrating platforms to maximise security posture
Conduct technical deep dives and architecture reviews of existing and new security solutions to ensure they align with industry best practices
Create and maintain documentation for technical processes, best practices, and architectural designs
Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to continuously improve our defence capabilities
Act as a subject matter expert on various cybersecurity technologies, including but not limited to: Privileged Access Management (PAM), Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Requirements

Degree/ Master in Cyber & Digital Security/ Cyber Security/ Cyber Security/ Cyber Security Management
10 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on deploying, operating, and integrating a wide range of security appliances and platforms
Deep, hands-on experience with the appliances listed above, including advanced configuration and troubleshooting
Proven ability to design and implement complex, integrated cybersecurity architectures
Strong ability to lead and mentor junior technical staff, improving team-wide technical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex security challenges