Cyber Security Researcher (Red Team)

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 70 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD’s critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.

What You Will Be Working On

• Research vulnerabilities in Operating Systems / software / firmware through white / black / grey box testing
• Analyse and reverse engineer code / protocol specifications of devices, applications and systems to assess security posture and vulnerabilities
• Investigate modern defenses / exploit mitigation techniques against malware and validate their effectiveness against these emerging attacks
• Analyse CVEs / N-day vulnerabilities and develop / validate associated exploit code to demonstrate and determine severity of vulnerability
• Research and develop techniques and tools to enhance analysis processes

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Infocomm Security/Technology or equivalent competencies
• Strong interest and passion in Cyber Security domain
• Familiarity with major Operating Systems architecture (Microsoft Windows / Linux / Macintosh)
• Experience with fuzzing, reverse engineering and exploit development techniques and tools (e.g. IDA/Ghidra)
• Development experience in programming / scripting (e.g. C/C++/Python/Windows Programming/Go Lang)
• Good interpersonal and communications (written / oral skills)
• Good analytical skills - able to think critically and laterally to distil complex technology concepts and implementations
• Only Singaporeans need apply