DSO National Laboratories

Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

DSO National Laboratories
Defense R&DSingaporeOnsitePosted 8 months ago

About the role

Principal Cybersecurity Engineer role based on the published job description. Key responsibilities and requirements were extracted directly from the posting for quick review.

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Key Responsibilities

  • More than just a career. This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace. The Digital Division leads the digital transformation of DSO through the master planning and policies, delivering digital capabilities through IT infrastructure, and providing one stop service to corporate and R&D Divisions. The Digital Division will transform the way we work, our workplace, and the capabilities we deliver to the MINDEF/SAF and for the security of Singapore. People are DSO's greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities. Digital Division's IT Group (ITG) supports the IT needs for DSO's enterprise and R&D functions. ITG oversees the development and operations of core IT infrastructure, enterprise networks, and enterprise applications. Principal Cybersecurity Engineer In this role, you will:
  • 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

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