Cybersecurity Consultant (Renewable contract, East area, up to $7000) #IRT

We are hiring and the details of the position are:

Job title: Cyber Security Consultant (Renewable contract, East area, up to $7000)
Office Location: Paya Lebar

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and documentation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security guardrails.
• Support the deployment, maintenance, and review of security tools (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, antivirus, IDS/IPS).
• Work with network & infrastructure teams to understand current setups and assist in implementing basic security configurations and controls.
• Participate in security risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and audits.
• Monitor security logs and alerts, triage events, and support incident response activities.
• Help maintain asset inventories and configuration documentation related to security tools and processes.
• Contribute to compliance reporting and documentation efforts.
• Stay informed on cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices—especially in telecom environments.
• Participate in training and awareness initiatives to promote security best practices across the organization.
• Learn and apply security best practices in public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or diploma with relevant experience) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a cybersecurity, network support, or IT security operations role.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts: threat types, risk management, incident response, and data protection.
• Foundational understanding of networking principles and protocols (TCP/IP, routing basics, firewalls, VPN, Encryption).
• Familiarity with security tools (e.g., SIEM, antivirus, firewall, vulnerability scanner).
• Willingness to learn telecom-specific protocols and infrastructure concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications and Skills:

• Entry-level cybersecurity certification (any of the following preferred): CompTIA Security+
• Cisco Cyber Ops Associate
• EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) – Associate level
• Networking certification (optional but advantageous): Cisco CCNA, CCNP or equivalent
• Exposure to scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Team player with a growth mindset and the ability to follow structured guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Interested applicants please send your resume to [email protected] and look for:

Rita Shi Tianhe

Recruit Express Pte Ltd

EA License No: 99C4599

EA Registration Number: R26162019

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted