Senior/Cybersecurity Engineer

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Fixed Terms

What the role is

Be accountable to build the cybersecurity capability development for MPA and the Maritime sector and serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in cybersecurity.

This role requires expertise in cyber security consultancy and assessments, cybersecurity capability development and project management.

What you will be working on

The key duties and responsibilities are to:

Cybersecurity Consultancy and Assessment

• Define and customise security requirements based on project needs.
  
  
• Provide cybersecurity assessments for on-premise and cloud infrastructure, IT and OT systems.
  
  
• Review and evaluate security aspects in vendor proposals to ensure alignment with internal standards and policy.
  
  
• Conduct and review Vulnerability Assessment (VA), Penetration Testing (PT), and Source Code Review (SCR) reports.
  
  
• Conduct Security System Acceptance Testing (SSAT) to validate security controls before system deployment.
  
  
• Review risk assessment reports, identifying key security gaps and mitigation strategies.
  
  

Cybersecurity Capability Development

• Keep abreast of the latest industry cybersecurity practices and technologies and provide insights to CISO.
  
  
• Recommend new security services and technologies to enhance MPA and Maritime sector cybersecurity posture.
  
  

Project Management

• Lead project management efforts, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery to ensure timely and successful project completion.
  
  

What we are looking for

• At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity consultancy and assessments.
  
  
• Relevant experience in cybersecurity capability development and project management.
  
  
• Relevant cybersecurity and penetration testing certifications such as CISSP, OSCP.
  
  
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, OWASP).
  
  
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  
• Work effectively in teams.
  
  
• Strong analytical, writing and communications skills.
  
  
• A good command of English.
  
  

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.
MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.
MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role.

We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service.

We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.