What the role is
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) aspires to be world-class in delivering a safe and secure home for our people. In pursuing our mission to help make Singapore safe and secure, we remain always constant and true to our core values of Honor and Unity. 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 Technical Analyst, you will develop and apply your skills in one or more of the following areas to support the organization’s mission: • Technical analysis: Perform technical analysis or forensics on computer or network artifacts to uncover the motivation and modus operandi behind a cyber attack or adversary operation with the goal to attribute them. • Capability development: Apply programming and coding skillsets to build new or enhance existing toolkits to automate investigative and analysis processes.
What we are looking for
– Only Singaporeans need to apply. – Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Computer/ Electrical Engineering, Infocomm Security, Information Systems, or equivalent competencies will be preferred. – Applicants with no experience may apply. – Strong interest and passion in Cyber Security – Strong foundation in programming (Python/PHP/BASH/Powershell). – Familiarity with major Operating Systems (Microsoft Windows/Linux). – Passion in employing forensics techniques on computer artifacts to uncover adversary’s malicious activities – 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. GCFA / GCFE / GNFA) will be advantageous. – Hands-on experience in tools such as Encase / FTK / X-Ways / TSK / SIFT Workstation / Autopsy / Regripper / Plaso / ANJP / Wireshark / Moloch / Network Miner / Splunk will be advantageous. Why MHA? Join us and be part of an exclusive cyber intelligence eco system with the opportunity to engage global cyber intelligence partners and experts. You will receive tailored training that will extend your personal and professional skills and knowledge, and have the privileged insights into the intricate web of cyber attacks and campaigns. There will also be opportunities to utilize cutting edge technologies and work at the sharp end of cyber intelligence operations. For applications to be considered, you are required to upload your full resume and cover letter. If you have any development projects hosted on public repositories, such as GitHub or Bitbucket, do provide us with the links in your resume as well. Please note that your cover letter should minimally include the following: – A brief introduction to yourself – Why you are interested in this job – Why you are suitable for this job – Any skills/experience/training that you think will help in your application for this job All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
Closing on 07 Oct 2022