Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher (Web Applications)

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency under the Ministry of Defence in Singapore seeks candidates for roles in Infocomm security, offering opportunities for both senior and entry-level professionals. The ideal candidates will conduct research, assess security measures, and demonstrate a strong interest and knowledge in the field.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant fields or equivalent.
• Strong interest in Infocomm security.
• Knowledge in web programming languages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on web application architectures to identify vulnerabilities.
• Perform security assessments including penetration testing and malware analysis.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of programming languages

Education

Degree in Infocomm Security

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Degree in Information Technology

Degree in Mathematics

Job description

Job Scope

• Conduct research and analysis to gain in-depth understanding of web application architectures to discover implementation flaws and weaknesses within these applications which could be exploited by malware.
• Perform information security assessments through vulnerability research, penetration testing, code auditing, black box testing, reverse engineering, proof-of-concept simulations and malware analysis.

Requirements

• Degree in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics or equivalent
• Strong interest and passion for the field of Infocomm security
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Creative, innovative, self-motivated and independent
• Knowledge in web programming languages (e.g. PHP, Java, Javascript, .net) and penetration testing 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.