Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher (Cloud/IM Services)

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT); Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers in Singapore is seeking security R&D professionals to investigate threats and assess impact on cloud and instant messaging services, software and systems. You will research security architectures and design remedies for found vulnerabilities.

Both senior and entry-level positions are available. The role may involve using AI tools in hiring processes; CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore) requiring Singapore Citizens for consideration.

Qualifications

• A degree or professional qualification in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology.
• Strong interest and passion for the field of Infocomm security.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Creative, innovative, self-motivated and independent.
• Knowledge in Python, mobile/desktop reverse engineering, C/C programming and Assembly would be an added advantage.
• Senior and entry-level positions available.

Responsibilities

• Investigate threats and assess the impact on cloud and instant messaging services, software and systems.
• Conduct research to gain in-depth understanding of the security architecture in these software/services.
• Perform security assessments to identify authentication or authorization problems in these software/services and demonstrate how they could be abused.
• Design and demonstrate effective remedies for found problems.
• Research and create solutions for improving the effectiveness and/or efficiency of conducting such R&D work.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Creative thinking

Python

C/C programming

Reverse engineering

Assembly

Education

Infocomm Security

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Information Technology

Job description

Job Scope

• Investigate threats and assess the impact on cloud and instant messaging services, software and systems.


• Conduct research to gain in-depth understanding of the security architecture in these software/services.


• Perform security assessments to identify authentication or authorization problems in these software/services and demonstrate how they could be abused.


• Design and demonstrate effective remedies for found problems.


• Research and create solutions for improving the effectiveness and/or efficiency of conducting such R\\&D work.

Requirements

• A degree or professional qualification in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology


• Strong interest and passion for the field of Infocomm security


• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills


• Creative, innovative, self-motivated and independent


• Knowledge in Python, mobile/desktop reverse engineering, C/C programming and Assembly would be an added advantage


• Senior and entry-level positions available

As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.