Cybersecurity Engineer — Offensive Security Tools

Illinois At Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 70 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Illinois ARCS is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to perform advanced penetration testing and develop security-focused tools and prototypes. You will work with researchers to model, test, and exploit vulnerabilities, and collaborate with engineers to embed security into innovative systems.

The role blends offensive security with secure software development, requiring strong programming skills and familiarity with industry-standard frameworks.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python/C/C++/Go/Rust) and scripting for automation.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and application security.
• Experience with common penetration testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark).
• Familiarity with exploit development and reverse engineering.
• Solid knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and related offensive security models.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on applications, networks, and systems.
• Design and develop custom security tools, exploits, and proof‑of‑concept attacks for research purposes.
• Collaborate with research teams to simulate adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Analyze security flaws in emerging technologies and propose mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to publications, white papers, and technical reports on findings and methodologies.
• Keep abreast of the latest threat intelligence, attack vectors, and security trends.
• Participate in secure architecture reviews and provide security guidance during software development.

Conhecimentos

Penetration testing

Programming & scripting

Network security

Security analysis

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Ferramentas

Kali Linux

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Illinois ARCS is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to perform advanced penetration testing and develop security-focused tools and prototypes. You will work with researchers to model, test, and exploit vulnerabilities, and collaborate with engineers to embed security into innovative systems.

The role blends offensive security with secure software development, requiring strong programming skills and familiarity with industry-standard frameworks.