Cyber Security Penetration Tester

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental security agency in Singapore seeks a Cyber Security Specialist to perform vulnerability assessments and develop penetration testing tools. A degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, along with a strong interest in cyber security. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability scans and creating simulations for assessing security threats. This role is suited for those passionate about internal security and safeguarding Singapore's stability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Infocomm Security/Technology.
• Strong interest and passion in the Cyber Security domain.
• Knowledgeable in computer networking and development languages.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability scanning and assessments on networks/systems.
• Research and develop tools for penetration testing.
• Develop proof‑of‑concept simulations to assess vulnerabilities.

Skills

Cyber Security interest

Networking knowledge

Web development languages

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Cloud-based technologies

CMS (e.g., Wordpress)

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

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.