Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher (Cloud/IM Services)

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking candidates for roles in Infocomm Security, focusing on protecting cloud and messaging services. The positions involve investigating potential threats, conducting security assessments, and designing innovative solutions, suitable for both senior and entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• Strong interest and passion for Infocomm security.
• Senior and entry-level positions available.
• Applicants must be Singapore Citizens.

Responsibilities

• Investigate threats and assess the impact on cloud and instant messaging services.
• Conduct research on security architecture and perform security assessments.
• Design effective remedies for identified security problems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Creativity

Innovation

Knowledge in Python

Mobile/desktop reverse engineering

C/C++ programming

Assembly

Education

Degree in Infocomm Security

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Degree in 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

• Degree 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
• Applicants must be Singapore Citizens

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