Who We Are
As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.
We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.
Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.
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About The Job

As a Cybersecurity Consultant at SUSS, you will play a key role in strengthening the university’s cybersecurityposture, ensuring compliance with international standards (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, Cyber Trust Mark, etc.), andsafeguarding critical digital assets. You will work closely with IT Infrastructure, Applications, and Operations teamsto design, implement, monitor, and maintain security solutions, while also supporting incident response and riskmitigation initiatives.

What You Will Be Doing

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Monitoring

Support SOC operations with threat detection, analysis, and incident response.
Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Tenable,CrowdStrike).
Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner

Vulnerability & Risk Management

Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, and patch compliancechecks.
Support Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) initiatives.
Maintain risk registers and follow up on mitigation actions.

Security Engineering & Implementation

Deploy, configure, and maintain cybersecurity tools such as Privileged Access Management (PAM),firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, and endpoint security solutions.
Assist in secure system design, architecture reviews, and network segmentation projects.
Implement security controls aligned with MAS TRM, PDPA, and internal security policies.

Compliance & Governance

Support audits and certification exercises (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, CTM, DPTM).
Develop and maintain IT security documentation, playbooks, and SOPs.
Ensure security measures align with SUSS sustainability and Green IT initiatives.

Awareness & Collaboration

Provide security advisory to project teams, application developers, and business units.
Support phishing simulation exercises and cybersecurity awareness training.
Work with vendors and partners to evaluate and implement emerging security technologies.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- At least3–5 years of hands-on cybersecurity or IT infrastructure experience.
- Industry certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, OSCP, CCNP Security, Microsoft SecurityEngineer, Palo Alto, etc.).
Technical Skills
- Experience with security tools: SIEM, EDR/XDR, PAM, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS.
  Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Security, Azure AD, and cloud security controls.
- Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, VPN, Wi-Fi security, DNS, firewalls).
- Knowledge of Linux/Windows hardening, Active Directory, and identity security.
- Good grasp of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevSecOps concepts (advantageous).
Soft Skills
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
- Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn new security technologies.

What We Offer

At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!

Besides that, you will also get:

Competitive Pay Package
Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)
Medical Benefits
Flex Benefits
Family Care Leaves
Volunteer Service Leaves
Wellness & Recreation Activities
Lifelong Learning Opportunities
Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers