Digital Forensics Incident Responder, Threat Intelligence & Response Division

IMD Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IMD Info-communications Media Development Authority is seeking a cybersecurity professional to lead incident investigations and digital forensics within the Connectivity, Cybersecurity & Resilience Group in Singapore. You will work with a team to analyse incidents, determine root causes, and guide remediation efforts.

The role requires strong analytical skills and experience with SOC operations or similar environments, plus proficiency with leading forensic tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in cybersecurity incident investigations or digital forensics.
• Certifications such as GIAC GCFA, GREM, GCFE or GCIH are highly regarded.
• Proficiency with forensic toolkits (Magnet AXIOM, Encase, X-Ways, FTK, Autopsy).
• Experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and good communication with stakeholders.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn and adapt to evolving cybersecurity threats.

Responsibilities

• Work with team to ensure smooth daily operations and prioritisation; collaborate with stakeholders for timely response to cybersecurity incidents from containment to closure.
• Investigate incidents to determine root cause using log, digital forensics, or malware analysis; assess threats, vulnerabilities and exploits to provide guidance.
• Recommend preventive actions and mitigations; develop threat detection rules and signatures (e.g., Snort, Yara, Sigma) for incidents or campaigns.
• Prepare and review incident reports; present incident briefings including attack techniques and malware behaviours observed; address stakeholder inquiries.
• Review and update incident response playbooks; maintain processes and stay current with cybersecurity trends, threats, and attacker TTPs.

Skills

5+ years of experience

Analytical mindset

Education

Background in Information Security/CS/Engineering

Tools

Magnet AXIOM

Encase

X-Ways

FTK

Autopsy

Job description

[What the role is]

This role sits within the Connectivity, Cybersecurity & Resilience Group
(C2R) Group. C2R strengthens the cybersecurity and resilience posture of the telecommunication and media sectors in Singapore.
The Group keeps Singapore’s digital connectivity secure,
trusted, and robust against an evolving and increasingly
complex threat landscape.

[What you will be working on]

• Work with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and tasks prioritisation and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely response to cybersecurity incidents from containment till closure.
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents to determine root cause, involving log and digital forensic analysis or malware analysis, and assess cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and exploits to provide strong technical guidance to investigation and threat assessments.
• Recommend preventive actions and mitigations against techniques used in incidents, as well as threat detection rules and signatures (e.g., Snort, Yara, Sigma) against cyber incidents or campaigns.
• Prepare and review incident reports to update stakeholders, and present incident briefings including attack techniques and malware behaviours observed, risk, impact, and address enquiries from various stakeholders.
• Review and update incident response playbooks, maintain processes, and uphold situational awareness by keeping current with cybersecurity trends, threats, and attacker Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).

[What we are looking for]

• Background in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
• 5 years or more of related work experience in cybersecurity incident investigations or digital forensics.
• Relevant professional certifications including GIAC GCFA, GREM, GCFE, or GCIH are highly regarded.
• Proficiency in forensic toolkits such as Magnet AXIOM, Encase, X-Ways, FTK, or Autopsy.
• Experience working in a Security Operation Centre (SOC) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical mindset with keen attention to detail, and good communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A growth mindset with a willingness to learn and stay ahead of the evolving cybersecurity landscape.