Cyber Intelligence Analyst (Red Team)

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Security Department (ISD) of Singapore invites applications for a role focused on cyber intelligence. You will work within a specialist team that identifies cyber threats, analyzes attacker methods, and assesses potential impacts on national security.

This role offers unique access to cyber threat insights and opportunities to apply cutting-edge research in a secure environment. We welcome candidates who combine a passion for cybersecurity with strong analytical and collaboration

Qualifications

• Passionate about cybersecurity and technical research or software development.
• Ability to distill complex concepts for cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with cyber threat intelligence methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cyber intelligence operations to identify threats and derive insights into modus operandi and motivation of cyber attacks.
• Research into cyber offensive techniques, tools and exploits used by cyber aggressors.
• Creation of tools to facilitate operations and to aid in investigative and analysis processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Critical thinking

Research skills

Team collaboration

Programming basics

Tools

Kali Linux

Nmap

IDA Pro

x64 debugger

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 critical thinkers with investigative mindset and have the passion to pursue a career in the field of cyber intelligence. You will be part of the team with unique access to insights of cyber threat activities operating within Singapore's cyberspace, and your role is to attribute cyber threats and assess the potential impact to national security.

What you will be working on:

• Undertake cyber intelligence operations to identify cyber threats, and derive insights into modus operandi and motivation of cyber attacks
• Research into cyber offensive techniques, tools and exploits used by cyber aggressors
• Creation of tools to facilitate operations and to aid in investigative and analysis processes

What we are looking for:

• Passionate about cybersecurity and technical research and/or software development
• Ability to think critically and laterally to distil complex technology concepts and implementations
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Relevant experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
  • Experience in Capture‑The‑Flag competitions
  • Familiarity with penetration testing methodology
  • Possess relevant certifications such as GPEN, GXPN, OSCP, OSCE, etc
  • Possess hands‑on experience in tools such as Kali Linux, Nmap, IDA Pro and x64 debugger
  • Good foundation in programming and scripting languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Python, PHP, BASH, JavaScript, PowerShell, Go Lang, etc)
• Applicants with no experience may apply
• 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.