IT Security Officer

ITSO – IT Security Officer

Responsibilities and Requirements

• At least 5 years combined work experience in software development, application security and

cloud computing (e.g. AWS)

• Good understanding of mobile and web application architectures, including APIs and related

technologies and protocols such as REST, SOAP and SSL/TLS.

• Strong knowledge of application security principles and industry best practices, including the

OWASP Top 10 and OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS).

• Familiar with Agile development, CI/CD and DevSecOps practices, including tools such as GitLab,

GitHub and Ansible, and the integration of automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience on using SAST code scanning tools such as Fortify-on-Demand, Sonarqube, etc

• Review system architecture, data flows, interfaces, APIs, internet-facing entry points and security

controls to identify potential security risks.

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for new and existing IT systems, applications,

infrastructure and cloud services.

• Preferably possess experience in threat modelling and develop threat profiles for application

projects to identify, quantify and remediate application security risks.

• Review remediation plans and supporting evidence to verify that security risks have been

adequately addressed.

• Track and address security vulnerabilities with timely remediation and patching and closure in

accordance with established requirements.

• Monitor and investigate cybersecurity alerts and incidents, including malware, phishing, account

compromise, data breaches, unauthorised access, and cloud security incidents.

• Perform cybersecurity incident response and management, including incident triage, investigation,

containment, remediation, recovery, and post-incident review.

• Conduct security awareness training sessions to promote security awareness and good

cybersecurity practices.

• Good verbal/written communications, collaboration skills and experience interacting with various

stakeholders

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, ability to work independently

• Degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent qualification.

• Relevant professional certifications such asCISSP, OSCP,CCSP, CRISC, AWS security certification

or equivalent are preferred

• Experience in working with Government Commercial Cloud (GCC) preferred