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Cyber Security Researcher (Red Team)

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

SingaporePermanent

Posted 24 Dec 2025

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

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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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