Job Description

[What the role is]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s central bank and integrated financial regulator.

As central bank, MAS promotes sustained, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector.

As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore \xe2\x80\x93 banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education.

MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry.

Join us now, if you have a genuine interest in making an impact to help shape Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s economic and financial landscape.

[What you will be working on]

Strategic planning for IT security investments and technology adoption to maximize effectiveness of IT security controls against rapidly evolving threats

Develop and enhance the integrated Security Operations Centre (SOC) for advanced cyber threat monitoring and detection, early warning and active defence capabilities for both the Financial Sector and MAS as an institution

Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage the operations of the integrated SOC

Develop and implement cyber resilience frameworks, standard operating procedures and playbooks for cyber security operations and incident response

Ensure that cyber threats, risks and vulnerabilities are appropriately investigated and addressed promptly

Coordinate the investigations of cybersecurity incidents with internal teams and cross agency partners

Perform periodic management and third party reporting

Work with partners to perform periodic rules tuning, streamline procedures and implement automation to improve efficiency and quality of output

Lead and/or Participate in various internal, external and international forums/projects on cyber security

Broad understanding of Financial Sectors operations will be provided so that we can better relate the linkages between business and cyber operation

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments.

[What we are looking for]

Background in Engineering, Computer Science or related fields * Anyone with strong interest in SOC operations can apply. On the Job Trainings will be provided for those new to the field

Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills

Hands-on experiences with implementing services/application on Windows and/or Linux preferred

Hands-on experiences with prevailing SIEM tools preferred

Hands-on experiences with prevailing cloud technologies preferred

Scripting/coding skills preferred

Normal office hours, but off-office hours standby to respond to exigencies is expected

Management of technical projects/implementation is expected

Writing of proposals and procurement related work is expected

This is a contract until 30 Dec 2024. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

Government Technology Agency