Cybersecurity Specialist

Info-communications Media Development Authority

Fixed Terms

What the role is

Job Description

IMDA is spearheading Singapore's drive to be a world leading Digital Economy. IMDA aims to empower our companies and workforce with digital technologies and enable Singapore to be a leading Digital Economy.

We are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in Quantum Safe Communications to join our team and help secure the nation's digital landscape. You will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, focusing on post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD). Your expertise will be instrumental in securing Singapore's communications infrastructure against emerging quantum threats. The successful candidate is a strategic and analytic thinker who also enjoys exploring frontier technologies.

Join us in our journey and jointly architect Singapore's digital future.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and industry partners to develop and deploy quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions.
• Design and implement post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and protocols to secure communication networks against quantum attacks.
• Develop and integrate quantum key distribution (QKD) systems to enhance the security of data transmission.
• Assess the performance and security of existing cybersecurity solutions and propose enhancements to ensure quantum resilience.
• Conduct simulations and experiments to validate the effectiveness of implemented quantum-safe technologies.
• Stay current with advances in quantum cryptography, quantum-safe communications, and related fields to contribute to the implementation of new techniques and methodologies.
• Prepare technical documentation and present project updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with whole of government teams, industry, and academic partners to develop strategies on protecting emerging communications technologies.
• Work in a cross-functional teams to develop strategy, implementation design and plan for nationwide communications infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Quantum Information, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience working on cybersecurity solutions, with a focus on quantum-safe technologies such as PQC and QKD.
• In-depth understanding in cryptography, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, cryptographic primitives, and post-quantum cryptography.
• In-depth understanding of security attack risks such as Side-Channel attacks, Photon Number Splitting attacks, DoS attacks, Trojan Horse Attack, including new novel ways to attack on the implementation of QKD.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java.
• Familiarity with quantum-safe cryptographic libraries and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

This position will commensurate with experience.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified

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About Info-communications Media Development Authority

Info-communications Media Development Authority ) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans.
As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Info-communications Media Development Authority or the wider Public Service.