Digital Forensics Examiner, Integrated Forensic Service

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX, Singapore's premier science and technology agency, seeks a Digital Forensic Examiner to support investigations by extracting critical electronic evidence from digital devices. The role involves handling large datasets, cross‑platform analysis, and staying ahead of forensic trends.

You will join a high‑tech team under HTX, contributing to national security by enabling investigators with actionable digital leads while upholding rigorous quality and ethics standards.

Qualifications

• Formal IT/CS/engineering degree or diploma.
• Strong interest in digital devices and data extraction.
• Good analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in seizure and forensic examination of digital devices for evidence.
• Work with large datasets across sources, OSes, and networks.
• Analyze advanced operating systems and software platforms.
• Stay updated on trends in digital forensics and improve capabilities.
• Perform other digital forensic duties as assigned.

Skills

Digital forensics

Data analysis

Coding / scripting

Cloud technology

Independent / teamwork

Education

IT/CS degree

Job description

What the role is:

HTX is Singapore's Science and Technology agency that brings together diverse scientific and engineering capabilities to develop transformative, operationally ready solutions for public safety. As a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower the Home Team with cutting‑edge capabilities. Guided by our mission to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage, we are committed to keeping Singapore the safest place on planet Earth.As a Digital Forensic Examiner, you will be part of a high-tech team supporting the Home Team in keeping Singapore safe and secure. Digital forensics plays an important role in generating leads for investigators to track down criminals and uncover digital evidence to support the prosecution of these criminals.

What you will be working on:

• Support criminal investigations by assisting in seizure and conduct of forensic examination on digital devices to extract critical electronic evidence.
• Support digital forensic investigations, involving interaction with large datasets over multiple sources, operating systems and/or networks.
• Analyse advanced and/or proprietary operating systems, software applications and internet platforms.
• Stay on top of emerging trends in digital and information forensics and devise strategies to enhance operational capabilities to meet the challenges.
• Performs any other digital forensic‑related duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• Passion in electronic hardware, coding/scripting and cloud technology would be an advantage
• Motivated and able to work independently and/or as part of a team
• Good analytical and communication abilities

All new appointees will be provided with relevant training and appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance. We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 4 week upon closing of the advertisement. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.#LI-JO1

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.