IPOS International, a wholly‐owned subsidiary of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, aims to catalyse industry and enterprise growth by providing IP expertise. To achieve this, we will offer committed and passionate individuals a place where their talent and opinions are valued. To succeed as an organisation, we believe in empowering individuals while working as a team of professionals with honesty and displaying integrity as core values. We invest heavily in our people so that they get the training and development they need to succeed.

Job Role

The Information Technology Unit plays a pivotal role in managing and providing operational support to meet the technology needs of IPPP International. Reporting to both the Cybersecurity and Network Infrastructure Lead, the IT Network & Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for assisting in project coordination to ensure the overall success of projects. This includes delivering projects on time, within budget, meeting business requirements, and complying with governance frameworks, including security and resilience, while managing the business requirements and functional solution aspects. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Job Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Support

• Assist with procuring, designing, implementing, and managing security solutions
• Conduct annual vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and address vulnerabilities
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures
• Monitor systems for signs of malicious activity, analyse threats, and perform threat hunting
• Communicate with and manage security vendors on procurement, requirements, technical configurations, and implementations
• Assist with the security awareness programme
• Respond to security incidents as a Level 2 responder
• Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends

Network and Infrastructure Support

• Coordinate and provide support for servers, network, ICT security, desktop, and operations in a Windows-based environment
• Liaise with vendors and ICT contracts to ensure that vendors meet contractual obligations
• Support ICT projects from procurement to implementation, including the creation of necessary documentation
• Design, manage, and enhance corporate ICT infrastructure
• Work closely with the Infrastructure Project Manager on strategic reviews, identifying and exploiting suitable technologies, strategies, and solutions
• Study business and application-specific requirements, review organizational ICT infrastructure, and design and implement the ICT architecture to meet current and future requirements
• Develop solutions and architectures based on technology trends and standards to meet present and future business needs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or their representative

Skills and Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, and security software
• In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, M365, AD/AAD, GPO, protocols, and cloud environments (especially Azure)
• Practical experience with security solutions such as SIEM, email security solutions, firewalls, EDR/XDR, phishing simulation, and vendor management
• Experience with Data Center Architecture (Hypervisors, Storage, OS, Network Security)
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience

• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience securing organizational networks, including security controls, OS hardening, and network devices’ security
• Experience in managing outsourced IT service providers
• Familiarity with security standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO27001)
• Experience in consulting services and risk assessment

Other Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Meticulous and professional in handling projects and vendors
• The ability to learn new things quickly and work under pressure in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Prompt, regular attendance in-person and the ability to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed

Preferred Qualification

• A degree in Information Technology or a related field
• Experience in the management, design, and enhancement of corporate ICT infrastructure
• Experience in developing solutions/architectures based on emerging technologies and standards

To apply for this position, please email your CV to careers@iposinternational.com.