The NETS Group is a leading payments services group, enabling digital payments for merchants, consumers and banks across the entire payments value chain.
The Group operates Singapore’s national debit scheme enabling customers of DBS Bank/POSB, HSBC, Maybank, OCBC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB to make payments using their ATM cards or mobile devices at more than 130,000 acceptance points in the country as well as online payments.
Position Summary
Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Intern to join Security Architecture & Engineering function under CISO office. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in protecting enterprise systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, while exposing key stakeholders involved in maintaining and managing organization security controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform periodic health checks on deployed security tools to ensure optimal performance; coordinate with internal teams and vendors to remediate identified issues.
- Monitor and manage service request and incident tickets, ensuring resolution within defined SLA timelines.
- Monitor the shared security mailbox, respond to stakeholder requests promptly, and coordinate with relevant domain SMEs for closure.
- Develop and maintain Excel dashboards to track cybersecurity KPIs (e.g., number of incidents, patch compliance, vulnerability status).
- Conduct research on emerging cybersecurity threats and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with security technology SMEs to develop, update, and maintain operational documentation and Knowledge Operating Procedures (KOPs).
- Work closely with the team to provide Level 1 operational support for the administration, monitoring, and day-to-day management of security solutions, including SIEM, XDR, Vulnerability Management, DLP, PAM, IAM, WAF, and IDS/IPS.
- Shadow senior engineers during security assessments and architecture planning sessions.
- Contribute to automation efforts by writing scripts or using tools to streamline security operations and engineering tasks.
- Support the creation of technical documentation, diagrams, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
Requirements
Education and experience
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Experience using data analysis and visualization tools for reporting and insights
- Exposure to or experience working with cybersecurity tools and technologies is an advantage
- Prior involvement in cybersecurity, IT, data analysis, or related projects/internships would be beneficial (if applicable)
Skills and knowledge
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, network protocols, and operating systems
- Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, and SIEM platforms
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF statements)
- Experience with pivot tables, charts, and data visualization techniques
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Network for Electronic Transfers (Singapore) Pte Ltd.