About this role
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. - 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
Frequently asked questions
What does a Cyber Security Researcher (Red Team) at MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) do?
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 …
How much does a Cyber Security Researcher (Red Team) at MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) pay?
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Is this Cyber Security Researcher (Red Team) role remote, hybrid, or on-site?
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How do I apply for this Cyber Security Researcher (Red Team) role?
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