IT Information Security Operations Analyst - Bank Sector Client

About the Client:
Our client is an established banking and financial services organization in Singapore with a strong focus on information security, technology resilience, and data protection.

They are looking for an Information Security Operations Analyst to join their security team and support day-to-day cryptographic operations, digital certificate management, key management, and related security infrastructure.

This is a good opportunity for candidates who would like to deepen their technical expertise in cryptography, PKI, certificate lifecycle management, and enterprise security operations within a banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer data encryption, cryptographic technologies, and key management processes.
• Support enterprise encryption solutions and security controls in accordance with established security standards and industry best practices.
• Administer and support the SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle, including: CSR generationCertificate issuance Certificate renewalCertificate deploymentCertificate revocation
• Support the issuance, renewal, and revocation of digital certificates across supported platforms and applications.
• Maintain and support cryptographic keys, digital certificates, and related security infrastructure.
• Support Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), key management systems, and enterprise data protection solutions.
• Perform operational monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident support relating to cryptographic and certificate services.
• Maintain accurate operational records, inventories, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Work closely with application, infrastructure, security, vendor, and business teams to coordinate certificate and cryptographic-related activities.
• Support security administration and maintenance activities outside normal business hours when required, including weekends and late-night maintenance windows.
• Ensure activities are performed in accordance with internal security policies, operational procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in information security, infrastructure security, system administration, PKI, certificate management, or a related area.
• Experience within a bank, financial institution, or other highly regulated environment would be advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

• Good understanding of data encryption, cryptographic technologies, and key management practices.
• Understanding of encryption methodologies, security controls, and industry best practices for data protection.
• Knowledge of fundamental cryptographic concepts, including:Public and private keysSymmetric and asymmetric encryptionDigital certificatesPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)Certificate Signing Requests (CSR)
• Knowledge of security protocols such as TLS/SSL and SSH.
• Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), key management systems, or enterprise data protection solutions is preferred.
• Familiarity with certificate lifecycle management and Certificate Authorities (CA) would be advantageous.

Key Technical Skills

• Red Hat Linux / AIX
• Windows Server / Windows OS
• Splunk

Exposure to scripting or automation tools such as Shell Script, PowerShell, or Python would be an added advantage.

Essential Competencies

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Process-oriented with strong attention to detail, particularly when handling security-sensitive activities.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly and professionally.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with internal technology teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and external service providers.
• Good understanding of administrative controls, record-keeping, audit trails, and documentation practices.
• Comfortable supporting planned security administration activities outside normal working hours when required.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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Career Progression

This role provides a strong foundation for candidates interested in developing a career in information security and cryptographic technologies.

Example progression:

Information Security Operations Analyst
→ Senior Information Security Analyst
→ PKI / Cryptography Security Specialist
→ Information Security Engineer / Security Consultant
→ Security Architect / Information Security Manager

Candidates may also develop into specialist areas such as PKI, Key Management, HSM Security, Cloud Security, Data Protection, IAM, or Security Engineering.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Gain hands-on experience within the banking and financial services sector.
• Build specialized expertise in PKI, cryptography, certificate management, and HSM technologies.
• Work with enterprise-scale security infrastructure and established security processes.
• Gain exposure to security governance, operational risk, audits, and regulatory requirements within a highly regulated environment.
• Suitable for junior information security professionals looking to develop into a security engineering or cryptography/PKI specialist role