Cyberthreat Analyst

[What the role is]

The Data Operations and Intel Division is part of IMDA’s Resilience and Cybersecurity Group. The division’s focus is on collection of data and building of data analytics capabilities to discover cyber threat trends and malicious cyber activities that could impact the cybersecurity posture of Singapore’s digital infrastructure.

You will be part of the Division’s data exploration and validation team to explore various methods of studying and validating cyberthreats. As part of the exploration work, you will also need to perform horizon scanning and supply intel to the data analytics team on notable malware and threat campaigns. In addition, you will also support the governance and partnership areas of work undertaken by the division.

Responsibilities:

Perform verification of cyberthreats from various intel sources Deploy and maintain honeypots and analyse data and malicious files collected through the honeypots. Procure and setup tools to optimise manual cyberthreat verifications. Study and analyse malware behaviours through sandboxing techniques. Perform horizon scanning to identify and report notable cyberthreats to the data analytics team. Assist in conducting risk assessments and compliance activities. Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

Degree in Computing / Computer Science / Computer Engineering, or a non-Computing Degree with relevant professional certifications and trainings in Cybersecurity. Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and applications. Candidates with relevant cybersecurity certifications are preferred. At least 1 year of experience in data transformation, interpretation, and quantitative data analysis using various analytics tools. Good to have python scripting and programming skills in languages such as python and C++. Knowledge in usage of network or cybersecurity tools to perform cyberthreat analysis. Domain knowledge and experience in Computer Networking, Network Security, or System Security is preferred. Keen interest of staying informed of industry trends Good writing, communication, presentation, and stakeholders’ management skills. Fast learner with self-motivation and independence to acquire knowledge on new domains or technologies quickly.

Position will commensurate with experience. 

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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