Digital Forensics Incident Responder

Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Info-communications Media Development Authority in Singapore is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join their team. The role involves investigating incidents and providing technical guidance on threat assessments while maintaining operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will possess a diploma or degree in Information Security with over 5 years of relevant experience. This position will be competitive based on experience and expertise in forensic tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity incident investigations or digital forensics.
• Relevant professional certifications including GIAC GCFA, GCFE, GCIH.
• Experience in a Security Operation Centre (SOC) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operations of daily activities with the team.
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents using digital forensic methods.
• Maintain and update incident response playbooks and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in forensic tools

Education

Diploma in Information Security or Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Magnet AXIOM

Encase

X-Ways

FTK

Autopsy

Job description

What the role is:

Responsibilities

• Work with current team and ensure smooth operations of daily operations
• Work with DFIR analysts to ensure timely response to security incidents, root cause analysis and closure of incident
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents that may involve digital forensic analysis, malware analysis and log analysis
• Able to provide strong technical guidance on investigation and threat assessments
• Assist the team in tasks prioritisation
• Assess cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
• Ensure that incident response playbooks and processes are maintained and updated
• Maintain situational awareness and keep current with cyber security news and threat actor Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)
• Prepare and review incident reports to update stakeholders

Requirements

• Diploma in Information Security; or Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Computer Science/Information Security or equivalent
• 5 years or more related work experience in cyber security incident investigations or digital forensics
• Relevant professional certifications, including GIAC GCFA, GCFE, GCIH
• Proficiency in Forensic toolkits such as Magnet AXIOM, Encase, X-Ways, FTK or Autopsy
• Experience working in a Security Operation Centre (SOC) is advantageous
• Analytical and detailed
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

This position will commensurate with experience