Cyber Security Penetration Tester

Internal Security Department; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Internal Security Department is seeking candidates to contribute to safeguarding Singapore’s internal security. You will perform vulnerability assessments on networks, research tools for penetration testing, and develop PoC simulations to demonstrate security risks.

The role emphasizes strong cybersecurity knowledge, networking, and web tech familiarity, with emphasis on CMS and cloud platforms. Singaporeans only.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Infocomm Security/Technology or equivalent competencies.
• Strong interest and passion in Cyber Security domain.
• Knowledgeable in computer networking and web development languages/frameworks (e.g. PHP/JSP/ASP/Python/ Javascript).
• Familiarity with CMS (e.g. Wordpress / Joomla / Drupal / vBulletin) and Enterprise and Cloud-based technologies (e.g. Active Directory / AWS / GCP / Azure).
• Good interpersonal and communications (written / oral) skills.
• Good analytical skills - able to distil complex technology concepts.
• Only Singaporeans need apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability scanning and assessments on networks/systems to discover and assess security threats.
• Research and develop tools to enable efficient and accurate penetration testing.
• Develop proof-of-concept simulations and replicate vulnerable environments to demonstrate and assess criticality, extent and impact.

Skills

Cyber security

Networking

Web development languages

Penetration testing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Infocomm Security/Technology or equivalent

Tools

Wordpress

Joomla

Drupal

vBulletin

Active Directory

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

What The Role Is

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 70 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.

What You Will Be Working On

• Perform vulnerability scanning and assessments on networks/systems to discover and assess security threats
• Research and develop tools to enable efficient and accurate penetration testing
• Develop proof-of concept simulations and replicate vulnerable environment to demonstrate and assess criticality, extent and impact of discovered vulnerabilities

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Infocomm Security/Technology or equivalent competencies
• Strong interest and passion in Cyber Security domain
• Knowledgeable in computer networking and web development languages / frameworks (e.g. PHP/JSP/ASP/Python/Javascript)
• Familiarity with CMS (e.g. Wordpress / Joomla / Drupal / vBulletin) and Enterprise and Cloud-based technologies (e.g. Active Directory / AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Good interpersonal and communications (written / oral) skills
• Good analytical skills - able to think critically and laterally to distil complex technology concepts and implementations
• Only Singaporeans need apply