[ref. b10913418] Senior IT Security Specialist - M.Dai - Hougang

Senior IT Security Specialist - M.Dai

Our client is seeking a hands-on Senior IT Security Specialist with a strong focus on Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) to join their security team.

• Lead and execute Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing across infrastructure, web applications, APIs, and internal systems.
• Perform manual exploitation to validate and contextualize automated findings, and simulate real-world attack scenarios.
• Provide technical reports with risk-based analysis, proof of concept (PoC) exploits, and actionable remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and SOC teams to communicate findings, prioritize remediation, and guide secure design improvements.
• Conduct threat modeling and security assessments for new systems, services, and applications.
• Stay abreast of emerging vulnerabilities, exploit techniques, and attack vectors; contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
• Assist in the development of internal security standards, testing methodologies, and tools to enhance VAPT capabilities.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents involving exploitation or system compromise as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, with at least 5+ years hands-on in VAPT or offensive security.
• Proven experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Kali Linux, or similar.
• Solid understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and common misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and exploit development.
• Familiarity with both Windows and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of common defensive controls (EDR, WAFs, firewalls) and how to bypass them during testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and effective reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• 2 Positions Available

Kindly indicate your current/last salary details and your notice period

Interested candidates kindly forward your CV to [email protected] (Michelle Dai Yiying, Reg No: R1982577). Feel free to forward this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.

All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.

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