CSA (Cyber Security Agency)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Does anyone know when is the next batch of application for CSDP?

I reckon its probably post-april earlieet and also if the existing batches have graduated. Dont think tgey can keep hiring new csdp without making sure existing ones are fully deployed

Ppl who got in CSDP.. Can share more abt the your experience in the programme?

Upcoming CSDP folks, are you excited to start 😆

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Yep that's what i did, so i applied and went through 2 stages of tests and did interview as well. close to getting an offer for it as been in contact with their HR as well as the Dept rep.

just feeling abit of apprehension on accepting as these are some of the concerns that i have haha

do you mind sharing what kind of tests were you required to do for the role?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Yep that's what i did, so i applied and went through 2 stages of tests and did interview as well. close to getting an offer for it as been in contact with their HR as well as the Dept rep.

just feeling abit of apprehension on accepting as these are some of the concerns that i have haha

So have u joined? Hope you didnt

It seems like the general perception about CSA is not good here. One important thing to take note is there are many divisions and departments in CSA so the culture will vary depending on where you ended up in.

My advice is talk to the hiring manager and interviewers, and ask them about their plans, strategy and direction for the team. Also how does their day to day activities look like and whether it excites you.

I have been with CSA for several years and I am happy with where I am at largely due to great bosses and colleagues.

All the best!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

It seems like the general perception about CSA is not good here. One important thing to take note is there are many divisions and departments in CSA so the culture will vary depending on where you ended up in.

My advice is talk to the hiring manager and interviewers, and ask them about their plans, strategy and direction for the team. Also how does their day to day activities look like and whether it excites you.

I have been with CSA for several years and I am happy with where I am at largely due to great bosses and colleagues.

All the best!

good to hear ur good exp
but it means that the organisation culture is at best personality driven and largely driven by ppl at the mid levels

thanks. looks like i will try to have a go at it.

Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity Development Programme (CSDP)

new batch in july

Originally Posted by Unregistered

It seems like the general perception about CSA is not good here. One important thing to take note is there are many divisions and departments in CSA so the culture will vary depending on where you ended up in.

My advice is talk to the hiring manager and interviewers, and ask them about their plans, strategy and direction for the team. Also how does their day to day activities look like and whether it excites you.

I have been with CSA for several years and I am happy with where I am at largely due to great bosses and colleagues.

All the best!

I left CSA for sometime, and yes there are good and bad divisions, just like every other companies. The differentiator i see lies in the value of experience gained from this organisation as a regular 9-6 office employee.

As you can tell, middle mgmt are fronted mainly by either mid-career switchers or people with little or no background in cybersecurity. If you are joining at the junior levels, it can actually be detrimental to you career since the guidance provided may not have sufficient depth considered. Positive side to this is trainings are regularly provided, if you get it. In the middle levels , CSA would be a good resting place to have a break from the fast aggressive pace out there in the private industry. Good scenario is when you just had a newborn kid. In the senior levels, perfect place to retire.

Consider asking stakeholders working with CSA what their experiences are to have an accurate picture on the value of joining them.