Computer Security Engineer

DSO National Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence research organization in Singapore is seeking a Cybersecurity Researcher to focus on advanced system security threats and cyberattack prevention. Ideal candidates should have a PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's in relevant fields and a strong passion for cybersecurity. This full-time role involves conducting thorough vulnerability assessments and research to enhance national security.

Qualifications

• Research system security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Experience in detection and prevention of cyberattacks.
• Prior research experience in relevant areas is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in system security threats, vulnerabilities and risks.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security evaluations.
• Research detection and prevention of cyberattacks.

Skills

System security threats research

Cyberattack detection and prevention

Vulnerability assessments

Passion for computer security

Education

PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Windows OS

Mobile OS

Embedded systems

Cloud computing

Job description

Overview

DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore’s largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation, with the critical mission to develop technological solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore's national security. At DSO, you will develop more than just a career. This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.

The Information Division focuses on capabilities and technologies that enable the SAF to harness and exploit information in the battlefield. Capability areas include cyber security, data analytics and fusion, artificial intelligence, robotics autonomy, manned‑unmanned system teaming, and vulnerabilities assessments and operations research. Our mission in the Information Assurance Programme is to seek both near‑term and longer term solutions to national security challenges in cyberspace, including protection of critical infrastructures, autonomous vehicles, IoT, and embedded devices. We also seek broad‑based AI techniques to tackle cyber analytics challenges, including machine learning, natural language processing and game theory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the latest system security threats, vulnerabilities and risks
• Conduct research in detection and prevention of cyberattacks against computer‑based and network‑based systems
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security evaluations of systems

Qualifications

• PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer & Communication Systems, Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Network Technology, Mathematics or related qualification
• Experience in one or more system internals such as Windows OS, non‑Windows OS, mobile OS, embedded systems, SCADA Systems, SIEM technologies, cloud computing, honeypots and malware
• Passion for computer and network security
• Prior research experience will be advantageous

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing