Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher (Linux) at Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (Singapore)

Role details

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full-Time

Job description

Job Scope

Perform information security assessments through vulnerability research, penetration testing, code auditing, black box testing, reverse engineering, proof-of-concept simulations and malware analysis

Background in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics or equivalent
Strong interest and passion for the field of Infocomm security
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Creative, innovative, self-motivated and independent
Knowledge in 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.

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.

One-liner: The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) is a technical agency under Singapore’s Ministry of Defence that harnesses advanced digital technologies—cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure—to protect national security.
Entity Type: Government Agency (Private, not-for-profit)
Headquarters: Singapore
Founded: 2003
Founders: Not publicly available (established as a member of the Defence Technology Community)

Primary industry/industries: Cybersecurity, National Security, Defence Technology, IT Services and IT Consulting
Target customers: Government of Singapore (B2G); national security stakeholders
Mission or purpose statement: “Develop capabilities to support critical national security efforts, including cyber defence, counter-terrorism, and countering hostile information operations.”

[Cybersecurity Research & Operations]: Applied research in vulnerability analysis, network device security, telecommunications security, and mobile/embedded device security. Operates a self-built secure cloud environment for mission systems.
[AI & Data Exploitation Tools]: Builds AI-driven analytics and data engineering platforms to identify threats and provide threat intelligence.
[Software Engineering & Cloud Infrastructure]: Develops custom digital solutions, including platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, collaboration tools, and big data processing systems.
[Traineeship & Scholarship Programmes]: Offers a Cybersecurity Traineeship Programme (no prior experience required) and undergraduate/diploma scholarships to nurture talent.

Valuation/Market Cap: Not applicable (government agency)
Key Metric: Over 430 employees (434 as of 2026, +9.6% YoY); 62 active job postings; annual revenue reported externally as ~$10M (likely internal budget figure; not publicly confirmed by CSIT)
Notable Investors/Partners: Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Singapore; Defence Technology Community; collaborates with GovTech, DSTA, DSO National Laboratories, NUS, NTU
Growth Signals: 9.6% headcount growth year-over-year; job postings up 8.8% yearly; expanding into AI engineering and cloud platform roles; strong talent pipeline from local universities and defence agencies

National Security Mandate: Directly contributes to Singapore’s cyber defence and counter-terrorism, offering unparalleled mission impact.
Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: In-house secure cloud, AI/ML, and vulnerability research capabilities that rival top commercial cybersecurity firms.
Talent Development: Structured traineeship, scholarship, and internship programmes; strong mentorship culture; high retention of engineers from defence ecosystem.
Stability & Resources: As a government agency, provides long-term career stability with access to advanced tools and classified projects.

Current priorities: Deepen AI engineering capabilities; expand cyber threat research (especially in network devices, telecommunications, cloud platforms); strengthen cloud infrastructure and platform reliability; continue to attract and develop local cybersecurity talent.
Direction for growth: Scaling teams in AI, data engineering, and product engineering; increasing collaboration with other defence technology agencies; enhancing offensive and defensive cyber operations.

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