IT Security Consultant (1 year contract)
21 Oct 2026Job 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