Research Assistant (Quantum-Safe Network Engineer)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) de l'Université Nationale de Singapour recherche un ingénieur réseau pour un projet sur les technologies de communication quantique. Ce rôle inclut la gestion des réseaux de distribution de clés quantiques et le support technique pour les infrastructures de réseau. Le candidat idéal possédera un diplôme en ingénierie ou en informatique, ainsi qu'une expérience solide en ingénierie réseau et en environnement Linux.

Qualifications

• Solide connaissance de l'ingénierie des réseaux et des technologies QKD.
• Expérience en ingénierie réseau (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS).
• Compétences en scripting Python ou Shell appréciées.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir le déploiement et la maintenance des réseaux de QKD.
• Gérer les configurations réseau et le câblage physique.
• Diagnostiquer et résoudre des problèmes techniques.

Skills

Networking knowledge

Technical support

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

SNMP

Grafana

Linux

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.
CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment

Learn more about CQT at https://www.cqt.sg/

Job Description

National Safe Quantum Network (NQSN) is a nationwide platform and a field-deployed testbed for quantum-safe communication technologies. The testbed performs the evaluation of quantum-safe security aspects and demonstrates the integration of quantum-safe applications, best practices, and use cases.

We are looking for a candidate who can actively contribute to:

• Technical support in deploying, configuring, operating, and maintaining the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) networks across the NQSN nodes
• Management of Layer 1–3 networking: physical cabling, VLANs, IP subnetting, static routing, IP address management (IPAM), DHCP, DNS, network configurations
• Rack management and server provisioning, including Linux-based environments; scripting (Python or Shell) for automation and system support
• Supporting real-time network monitoring and diagnostics via SNMP, Grafana, and other
• tools, and managing the database
• Acting as Point-of-Contact for ad-hoc maintenance and field support
• Diagnosing and solving technical issues in the quantum-safe network infrastructure
• Reporting progress updates to the team on a regular basis
• Participate in related NQSN activities as assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• Solid knowledge in Computer network & engineering
• Experience in network engineering (TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, VLANs, DNS, DHCP)
• Familiarity with physical networking and infrastructure
• Experience of virtualized environments and Linux server management
• Basic programming skills such as Python, Shell
• Open-minded and willing to learn new technologies
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Keen attention to detail and ability to resolve technical problems
• Technical writing and presentation skills

Candidates possessing additional skills relevant to the position will be given preference:

• Hands on experience in PKI and certificate (X.509)
• Experience in SNMP-based monitoring and simple time-series/database queries with Grafana
• Solid knowledge in cybersecurity, cryptography, information security
• Knowledge in QKD and PQC