Cyber Analytics Engineer

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Security Department (ISD) of Singapore seeks a Cyber Analytics Engineer to apply analytical skills to cyber threat data within Singapore’s cyberspace. You will join cyber threat intelligence operations across multiple areas, including data aggregation, analytics software development, and threat trend detection.

No experience is required, but you should be self-motivated, able to work alone or in teams, and ready to learn other languages and tools. Singaporeans only.

Qualifications

• Interest in cyber security and data analytics.
• Able to work independently and in teams.
• Familiarity with SQL, Pig, Hive, SparkQL.
• Knowledge of machine learning, data analytics, algorithms, big data, visualization, networks, kill chain.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate and enrich large amounts of data from multiple sources.
• Design and develop cyber-analytics solutions for threat analysis.
• Contextualize and correlate threat events for actionable intelligence.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Conduct data mining to derive emerging cyber threat trends.
• Evaluate and improve internal and open-source tools to optimize workflows.

Skills

Python

R

Scala

Job description

What the role is:

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD’s critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.We are looking for candidates who are interested in both cyber security and data analytics. Your role is to apply analytical skills in evaluating data related to cyber threat activities operating within Singapore’s cyberspace that could potentially impact national security.

What you will be working on:

As a Cyber Analytics Engineer you will join our mission in cyber threat intelligence operations in selected or a combination of the following areas:-

• Aggregate and enrich large amount of data from multiple sources.
• Design and develop cyber-analytics solutions to enable threat analysis and support decision-making.
• Contextualize and correlate cyber security threat events and data for the development of actionable threat intelligence.
• Present and communicate cyber-analytical findings with analysis of cyber threat incidents and/or cyber threat landscape to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Conduct data mining on complex data sources to derive emerging cyber threat trends and patterns for the purpose of anomaly detection.
• Evaluate and make incremental improvements to internal, commercial and open-source tools for the purpose of enhancing and optimizing workflows and processes.

What we are looking for:

• Applicants with no experience may apply.
• Self-motivated, open-minded, resourceful and meticulous. Able to work independently and in teams.
• Competent in at least one of the following programming language:o Pythono Ro Scala
• Interest and ability to gain expertise in other programming languages, frameworks and technologies.
• Familiarity with one or more database and its related querying languages (e.g. SQL, Pig, Hive, SparkQL).
• Knowledge and experience with any of the following would be an advantage:
  • Machine learning (e.g. predictive analytics, natural language processing)
  • Data analytics (e.g. descriptive statistics, modelling)
  • Algorithms (e.g. Complexity Theory, Search Algorithms, Data Structures)
  • Big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Impala, HBase, Elasticsearch)
  • Data visualisation (e.g. UX/UI design, PowerBI, D3, Tableau)
  • Network protocols and technologies (e.g. Netflow, DNS, TLS)
  • Cyber attack lifecycle and concept (e.g. kill chain, TTP, C&C server)
• Only Singaporeans need apply
• We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

The Internal Security Department (ISD) confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists.At the heart of our work are the collection of intelligence that enables us to size up the threats to Singapore’s internal security, and taking the executive actions necessary to overcome those threats. Every day, we collect and analyse intelligence, make impartial assessments, and take decisive action to counter the threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability, and sovereignty.