Cybersecurity Engineering Traineeship GRIT@Gov

[What the role is]

The Data and Technology Architecture Department (DTA) develops enterprise architecture and platforms for collaboration and data flows, and provides engineering technology support for MAS' digital transformation. The department is also responsible for the formulation and administration of MAS' internal cybersecurity risk management measures.

[What you will be working on]

This role requires a technical foundation in cybersecurity combined with engineering skills to build, assess, and maintain security controls across applications and infrastructure.

a) Cybersecurity Assessment and Testing

• Conduct manual and automated security assessments of networks, web applications, APIs and cloud environments to identify vulnerabilities and security gaps

• Perform comprehensive vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools and methodologies

• Stay current with emerging threats, security trends and threat intelligence to evaluate and enhance the organisation's security posture

b) Application Security Engineering

• Collaborate with development teams to establish security principles, processes and guidelines that promote secure coding practices, effective library management and comprehensive vulnerability assessment throughout the software development lifecycle

• Partner with application and architecture teams to design and implement standardised security controls and common services that ensure consistent security measures across all applications

• Work with infrastructure teams to develop and maintain automated security baselines and configuration standards for cloud and on-premises deployments

[What we are looking for]

• Knowledge in cybersecurity or technology foundations

• Analytical, research and writing skills

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

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