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IT Security Consultant (1 year contract)

21 Oct 2026
  • Singapore
  • Contractor
  • On-site

Job Description:

Vulnerability Management

  • Assist in vulnerability scanning and assessments to identify weaknesses in the client’s environment
  • Help prioritize and track remediation by severity and impact
  • Work with internal teams to mitigate vulnerabilities on time
  • Provide regular vulnerability reports and updates to the Senior IT Security Manager

Firewall Rules Review and Management

  • Support periodic firewall rule reviews for proper access control and network segmentation
  • Work with network and infrastructure teams to assess and adjust configurations
  • Help ensure rules comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements

Audit Support

  • Assist in preparing for and supporting internal and external security audits
  • Provide documentation, logs and reports to auditors and respond to requests on time
  • Track and resolve audit findings, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
  • Support maintenance of audit trails for critical security events

Identity and Access Management (ID Validation)

  • Assist with user identity validation and proper authentication mechanisms
  • Support enforcement of access control policies so only authorized personnel access sensitive data and systems
  • Help monitor and audit user access rights against role-based access control and least privilege principles

Security Awareness Training

  • Assist in developing and delivering training programs for client employees and internal teams
  • Help create materials on threats such as phishing and social engineering
  • Track training progress and keep employees updated on best practices
  • Support client-facing initiatives to promote a cybersecurity culture

Security Advisory Support

  • Gather information on emerging threats and vulnerabilities
  • Assist the Senior IT Security Manager with risk mitigation recommendations
  • Maintain a repository of security advisories, updates and patches, and distribute them to stakeholders on time

Incident Response

  • Support investigation and response to security incidents, gathering data and providing initial analysis
  • Help escalate incidents and assist with documentation and resolution
  • Participate in post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned

Risk Management and Compliance

  • Help conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Assist in keeping the client’s environment compliant with industry standards and regulations
  • Contribute to maintaining security policies, procedures and controls

Collaboration and Communication

  • Work closely with IT Security team members to implement and enforce policies and practices
  • Communicate security status, risks and incidents to internal teams and client stakeholders
  • Support preparation of reports, presentations and security briefings for senior management and clients

Continuous Learning and Improvement

  • Stay current on cybersecurity trends, tools, vulnerabilities and attack techniques
  • Participate in ongoing professional development
  • Help identify and implement improvements to security processes, policies and tools

Qualifications

  • Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, CEH or equivalent (a plus)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in IT security, cybersecurity or a related field
  • Hands-on experience or familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools, firewall rule configurations and identity management systems
  • Experience or exposure to supporting security audits and compliance processes
  • Familiarity with network security concepts, SIEM systems and basic incident response protocols (a plus)
  • Understanding of IT security principles and best practices
  • Basic knowledge of firewalls, antivirus software, IDS/IPS and SIEM systems
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 and CIS Controls
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work in a team and manage tasks in a dynamic environment
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Interested applicants please send your updated resume to noga.lim@peopleprofilers.com

Noga Lim Wei Loong
Registration Number: R1329872
EA License Number: 10C3804
Contact Number: 6950 9728
People Profilers Pte Ltd, 20 Cecil St, #08-09, PLUS Building, Singapore 049705