Cyber Specialist (Technology)

Security and Intelligence Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Security and Intelligence Division in Singapore seeks a cybersecurity researcher to identify the latest threats and protect critical infrastructure. You will conduct vulnerability assessments across secure apps, IT networks, and mobile devices, track malware, and develop tools to support investigations and threat detection.

Fresh graduates and mid-career candidates are welcome; Singapore Citizens only. For senior roles, you will provide technical and strategic leadership, design workplaces

Qualifications

• Keen interest in cybersecurity, technical research, and/or software development.
• Knowledge in OS internals (Windows, Mobile or Linux) and application security - Web/cloud and network security - Cyber systems and networks, digital communication network design, and network protocols - VPN and TOR concepts and technologies - Reverse engineering - Penetration testing skills - Network or host-based intrusion analysis

Responsibilities

• Identify the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities across secure applications, IT networks, infrastructure and mobile devices.
• Track malware and cyber threat actors to inform defensive strategies.
• Develop new cyber tools to support investigations, threat detection, and other operational needs.
• Design innovative solutions to meet rapidly evolving operational demands.
• Senior roles: provide technical and strategic leadership, design processes, mentor juniors and collaborate with stakeholders.

Job description

You will identify the latest cyber threats and opportunities to help safeguard Singapore’s security, and protect SID’s critical infrastructure and communication devices

What you will be working on

• Conduct research and make vulnerability assessments, including on secure applications, IT networks and infrastructure, and mobile devices
• Track malware and cyber threat actors
• Develop new cyber tools to support investigations, threat-detection, and other operational requirements
• Design innovative solutions that meet rapidly evolving operational demands

If you are in a senior role, in addition to the above, you will also

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team
• Design and implement workplace processes, with future trends and needs in mind
• Plan and guide your team’s professional growth, in both general and technical areas
• Build good relations and workflows with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor and develop junior team members to maximise their potential

What you will gain

• Unique opportunities to deepen your expertise in various technology tools, techniques, and capabilities
• First-hand insights into threat actors
• Experience in countering some of the most advanced threats and threat actors

What we are looking for

• Singapore Citizens only
• Roles for fresh graduates and mid-careers available
• Keen interest in cybersecurity, technical research, and/or software development
• Knowledge in any of the following areas: OS internals (Windows, Mobile or Linux) and application security - Web/cloud and network security - Cyber systems and networks, digital communication network design, and network protocols - VPN and TOR concepts and technologies - Reverse engineering - Penetration testing skills - Network or host-based intrusion analysis