Cyber Intelligence Malware Analyst

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

Permanent

What the role is

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore's internal security and stability. For over 70 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD's critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.
We are looking for candidates who are critical thinkers with investigative mindset and have the passion to pursue a career in the field of cyber intelligence. You will be part of the team with unique access to insights of cyber threat activities operating within Singapore's cyberspace, and your role is to attribute cyber threats and assess the potential impact to national security.

What you will be working on

As a Cyber Intelligence Malware Analyst, you will develop and your skills in one or more of the following areas to support the organization's mission:
- Malware analysis: Dissect malware to discover its unique characteristics and functionalities, so as to uncover the motivation and modus operandi behind a cyber-attack or adversary operation, with the goal to attribute them.
- Capability development: programming and coding skillsets to build new or enhance existing toolkits to automate investigative and analysis processes.

What we are looking for

• Applicants with no experience may .

• Strong interest and passion in Cyber Security

• Good foundation in programming (C/C++/C#/Python/PHP/BASH/Javascript/Powershell/Go Lang).

• Familiarity with major Operating Systems (Microsoft Windows/Linux).

• Familiarity with Assembly Language and its application to Reverse Engineering of malware

• Good analytical skills – able to think critically and laterally to distil complex technology concepts and implementations

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written/ oral).

• Team player who takes initiative and can work collaboratively with peers.

• Relevant experience in the field of cyber security would be advantageous.

• Professional certification (eg. GREM) will be advantageous.

• Hands-on experience in tools such as sandboxes/ IDA Pro/ OllyDBG/ x64 debugger/ SysInternal suite of tools/ Remnux will be advantageous.

• Only Singaporeans need
We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

The Internal Security Department (ISD) confronts and addresses threats to Singapore's internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists.
At the heart of our work are the collection of intelligence that enables us to size up the threats to Singapore's internal security, and taking the executive actions necessary to overcome those threats. Every day, we collect and analyse intelligence, make impartial assessments, and take decisive action to counter the threats to Singapore's internal security and stability, and sovereignty.

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 MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) or the wider Public Service.