NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.
As a SOC Consultant, you'll be responsible for conducting advanced threat analysis and investigating security incidents to safeguard organizational assets. The role involves close collaboration with Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) members, business stakeholders, and executive leadership to coordinate effective response protocols. Key responsibilities include developing detection logic, configuring security platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence tools, and creating detailed technical reports documenting forensic procedures and timelines.
What will you do?
- Perform advanced threat analysis and investigate security events.
- Work with CIRT members, business partners, and executive leadership to coordinate response protocols.
- Writing technical reports detailing how the computer evidence was discovered and all the steps taken during the retrieval process (timeline).
- Develop detection logic & security playbooks.
- Configure SIEM, SOAR, EDR and/or threat intelligence platforms.
- Sharing knowledge with SOC Security Analyst and supporting them.
- Conduct sampling check on SOC Security Analyst tickets.
- Be clear of customer's security framework, such as information security policies, processes/procedures, guidelines and etc.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CISSP, or Security+ are highly preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, or incident response.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Proven experience in writing technical reports and conducting forensic investigations.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, malware behavior, and attack vectors.
- Proficiency in configuring and tuning security tools and platforms.
- Ability to develop detection logic and security playbooks.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including CIRT, SOC, and leadership.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
- Solid grasp of information security frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.
Together, we make the extraordinary happen.
Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.