Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher (Cloud Platform) at Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (Singapore)
Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies· Singapore·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
Job Scope
- Investigate threats and assess the impact on cloud and hypervisor platforms
- Conduct research to gain in-depth understanding of the security architecture in these systems and services
- Perform security assessments to identify authentication or authorization problems in these systems/services and demonstrate how they could be abused
- Perform security assessments to identify potential protection gaps for issues such as loss of integrity or theft of data and credentials, malware spread within guest VMs/tenants and at infrastructure-level, should a network be compromised by malware (e.g. ransomware)
- Design and demonstrate effective remedies for found problems
- Research and create solutions for improving the effectiveness and/or efficiency of conducting such R&D work
Requirements
- Background in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology
- Strong interest and passion for the field of Infocomm security
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Creative, innovative, self-motivated and independent
- Knowledge in Python, ESXi/Azure and other cloud platforms, C/C++ programming and Assembly would be an added advantage
- Senior and entry-level positions available
As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.
Why work at Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies
- Culture: Mission-driven environment with a focus on integrity, innovation, teamwork, agility, and lifelong learning. Employees report a work-life balance rating of 4.2/5.0 on LinkedIn.
- Work Policy: On-site roles in Singapore (multiple offices in Science Park and Bukit Merah); no remote/hybrid flexibility indicated for most positions.
- Notable Perks: Opportunity to work on projects that directly safeguard national security; access to cutting-edge technology; scholarships and traineeship programmes for career starters; competitive government salaries (e.g., Senior Engineer SGD 155,761/year reported).
- Engineering Culture: Strong emphasis on research and development; engineers are empowered to build custom solutions from scratch; collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.