Penetration Tester, Advanced Cybersecurity Division

Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) is seeking an experienced penetration tester to drive end-to-end testing across our digital infrastructure. The role involves designing and delivering comprehensive testing programmes, researching attacker techniques, and coordinating cyber exercise scenarios with asset owners to ensure minimal disruption.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in information security, holds an OSCP certification, and possesses knowledge of networks and

Qualifications

• Hands-on information security experience, minimum 5 years.
• OSCP certification or equivalent offensive security certification.
• Experience with networks and cloud technologies; 5G exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, design and deliver end-to-end Penetration Testing programmes.
• Research attacker TTPs to enhance testing techniques and tools.
• Plan attack scenarios for security exercises and test incident response readiness.
• Perform Penetration Testing with asset owners to minimize disruption.
• Draft reports and present findings and remediation strategies to technical and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Penetration testing

Information security

Cloud technologies

Communication

Education

OSCP certification

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:

• Conceptualise, design and deliver end-to-end Penetration Testing programmes to proactively identify and address security vulnerabilities across IMDA's digital infrastructure.
• Research attacker Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) to continuously enhance existing penetration testing techniques, procedures and tools, ensuring assessments remain relevant against the latest threat landscape.
• Participate in and plan attack scenarios for cyber security exercises, simulating real-world adversarial conditions to test and improve organisational readiness and incident response capabilities.
• Perform Penetration Testing in close coordination with asset owners, ensuring assessments are conducted in a controlled and responsible manner with minimal disruption to operations.
• Draft comprehensive reports and present findings, recommendations and remediation strategies clearly to both technical teams and senior stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

• Background in Information Security, Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on work experience in information security, with demonstrated experience in penetration testing or offensive security roles.
• Possession of OSCP certification or equivalent industry-recognised offensive security certification.
• Experience in networks and cloud technologies would be a distinct advantage, particularly in the context of emerging technologies such as 5G.
• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for tackling complex cybersecurity challenges and staying ahead of the evolving threat landscape.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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.