Cybersecurity Associate at Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (Singapore)
Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies· Singapore·
Role details
Job description
We are seeking passionate cybersecurity enthusiasts who are keen to build a career in cybersecurity. As a Cybersecurity Associate, you will undergo structured in-house trainings designed to equip you with technical knowledge and practical skills required for the roles
Job Description The training provides exposure across multiple cybersecurity domains, allowing both you and organization to better understand your strengths and interests that can be best applied for your long term deployment. The training covers a range of topics (but not limited to):
(a) penetration testing
(b) vulnerability assessment
(c) reverse engineering
(d) networking and system security
(e) threat investigations
Beyond the initial training programme, there are career development opportunities across multiple cybersecurity domains, allowing you to deepen your expertise or broaden your experience through exposure to different specialisation.
Job Requirements
- Background in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent
- Interest in cybersecurity and its application to national security
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to independently learn and work with minimal supervision
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.