Threat Hunting Specialist (Advanced Cybersecurity)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore seeks a skilled cybersecurity professional to design and deliver Cyber Threat Hunting programmes. You will perform threat hunting with hypothesis creation, search queries and reporting, and coordinate hunts with asset owners and security teams.

You will analyze logs and forensic data to identify threats, draft detailed reports, and present findings to stakeholders. The role requires GIAC certifications and 3+ years of information security experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering/CS/IS or equivalent.
• 3 years of work experience in information security.
• GIAC GCFA/GCFR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Cyber Threat Hunting programmes.
• Perform threat hunting, including hypothesis creation, search queries and reporting.
• Manage and coordinate threat hunts with asset owners and security teams.
• Analyse system and network logs and forensic images to identify threats.
• Draft reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Proactively track cyber threats to keep threat hunting capabilities updated.
• Participate in cyber security exercises.
• Provide cybersecurity advice, such as threat vectors, risk assessment and mitigation measures.

Skills

Analytical

Communication skills

Threat hunting

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Security

Tools

GCFA

GCFR

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Cyber Threat Hunting programmes
• Perform threat hunting, including hypothesis creation, search queries and reporting.
• Manage and coordinate threat hunts with asset owners and security teams
• Analyse system and network logs and forensic images to identify threats
• Draft reports and present findings to stakeholders
• Proactively track cyber threats to keep threat hunting capabilities updated
• Participate in cyber security exercises
• Provide cybersecurity advice, such as threat vectors, risk assessment and mitigation measures

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Security or equivalent
• 3 years of work experience in information security
• Relevant GIAC, such as GCFA, GCFR certification(s)
• Relevant experience in threat hunting and risk assessment would be an advantage
• Analytical and detailed
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.