Digitial Forensic Incident Responder, Threat Intelligence & Repsonse Division

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

Job summary

Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore seeks an experienced cybersecurity investigator to strengthen the telecommunication and media sectors' resilience. You will work within the Connectivity, Cybersecurity & Resilience Group to respond to incidents from containment to closure, conduct forensic analysis, and guide threat assessments.

With 5+ years in incident investigations, you will leverage tools like Magnet AXIOM and Encase, contribute to playbooks, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity incident investigations or digital forensics.
• Certifications in GIAC GCFA, GREM, GCFE, or GCIH are highly regarded.
• Experience with SOC operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth daily operations and prioritisation; coordinate timely response to cybersecurity incidents from containment to closure.
• Investigate incidents to determine root cause using log analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysis; assess threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits.
• Provide guidance on preventive actions, mitigations, and threat detection rules/signatures (e.g., Snort, Yara, Sigma).
• Prepare and review incident reports; present briefings on techniques, malware behaviours, risks, and impacts to stakeholders.
• Review and update incident response playbooks; maintain processes and stay updated with cyber threats and TTPs.

Skills

Information Security

Incident response

Digital forensics

Threat analysis

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree 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.

About Info-communications Media Development Authority

Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever.We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans.As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.