Digital Forensics Engineer, DIF CoE

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus in Singapore is seeking an engineer/researcher to develop tools and platforms for collecting, analysing and interpreting digital evidence from cloud and open-source channels. You will work closely with forensic examiners and investigators to prototype new techniques and assess vendor solutions that support criminal investigations.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, data analysis, and collaboration within a government science and technology environment to advance digital

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in IT, computer science or engineering.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Open-source investigation methods.
• Python scripting proficiency.
• Network and log file forensics knowledge.
• Cybersecurity practices.

Responsibilities

• Research and build tools, algorithms and platforms for collecting, analysing and interpreting digital evidence from cloud and open-source channels.
• Collaborate with forensic examiners and investigators to prototype new techniques.
• Evaluate vendor solutions to support criminal investigations.

Skills

Python scripting

Agile project management

UI/UX principles

Cybersecurity practices

Open-source investigation methods

Cloud platforms

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT, computer science or engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

The Role

This position focuses on researching and building tools, algorithms and platforms for collecting, analysing and interpreting digital evidence from cloud and open-source channels. The engineer collaborates with forensic examiners and investigators, prototypes new techniques, and evaluates vendor solutions to support criminal investigations.

Skills & Experience

A tertiary qualification in IT, computer science or engineering is required, alongside knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), open-source investigation methods, Python scripting, network and log file forensics, cybersecurity practices, agile project management, and basic UI/UX principles.

Who It Suits

Suited to engineers or researchers interested in applying technical and software development skills to digital forensics and criminal investigation support, within a government science and technology agency environment.