Cyber Security Researcher

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies seeks candidates for cyber security roles, focusing on investigating threats and assessing system vulnerabilities. Applicants should have a background in relevant fields and a passion for Infocomm security.

The position offers opportunities for both entry-level and senior roles, contributing to national missions in cyber defense and counter-terrorism. Applicants must be Singapore citizens.

Qualifications

• Strong interest and passion for the field of Infocomm security.
• Creative, innovative, self-motivated and independent.
• Applicants must be Singapore citizens due to agency regulations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate threats and assess the impact on systems and software.
• Conduct research on operating system architecture and vulnerabilities.
• Perform information security assessments and malware analysis.
• Remediate threats to endpoint systems, network elements, and services.
• Research innovative solutions to cyber security threats.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge in C programming

Knowledge in Assembly

Education

Background in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics

Job description

What you will be working on:

• Investigate threats and assess the impact on systems and software.
• Conduct research to gain in-depth understanding of the operating system architecture (kernel and subsystems) and how these subsystems could be exploited by malware.
• Perform information security assessments through vulnerability research, code audit, black-box testing, reverse engineering, proof-of-concept simulations, and malware analysis.
• Discover and remediate threats to end-point systems (such as mobile devices, PCs, printers), network elements (such as routers and network security appliances), and services (such as cryptographic implementations).
• Research and engineer novel solutions to cyber security threats on emerging technologies.

What we are looking for:

• Background in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics or related fields.
• Strong interest and passion for the field of Infocomm security.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Creative, innovative, self-motivated and independent.
• Knowledge in C programming and Assembly would be an added advantage.
• Senior and entry-level positions available.
• Applicants must be Singapore citizens. As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore citizens will be considered.

About Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies is the lead digital technology agency in the Ministry of Defence, and a member of the Defence Technology Community. Our technical focus areas include Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, and Cloud Infrastructure and Services. We conduct applied research and develop customised digital solutions to support national missions such as cyber defence and counter-terrorism.