IT Security Engineering Intern

BCS is NETS’ wholly owned subsidiary, and is an entity within the NETS Group. It manages and operates clearing and payment infrastructure for the Singapore Automated Clearing House, including Fast And Secure Transfers (FAST), Inter-bank GIRO (IBG), Cheque Truncation System (CTS), and provides services for PayNow and SGQR Central Repository.

Position Summary

Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented IT Security Engineering Intern to join Security Architecture & Engineering function. 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

• Help document architecture decisions, security design patterns, engineering standards and BAU.
• 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 senior cybersecurity engineers to assist in designing and implementing secure network and system architectures.
• Assist in evaluating new security technologies and tools, preparing comparative analysis reports for engineering leadership.
• 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 discipline.
• Available to commence a full-time internship from January 2027.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and IF statements.
• Experience working with pivot tables, charts, and data visualization techniques.
• Exposure to cybersecurity tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, and SIEM platforms is advantageous.

Skills and Knowledge

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, network protocols, and operating systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Banking Computer Services Pte Ltd (a subsidiary of Network for Electronic Transfers (Singapore) Pte Ltd)