Cyber Security Software Engineer - Linux
About the job
- A degree or professional qualification in Infocomm Security, Computer Security, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent.
- Strong interest and passion for the field of Infocomm Security.
- Strong background in programming.
- Conduct exploratory analysis of threats on Linux systems.
- Design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions on the Linux platform to counter threats.
- Keep abreast of the latest Linux security and system developments and adapt to the changing cybersecurity landscape.
- A strong background in C/C++ is an added advantage.
About the company
CSIT builds cybersecurity and secure digital solutions to protect Singapore’s national security, and conducts applied research while developing AI and data tools in a self-built secure cloud. Its products work by engineering software in a secure cloud environment to counter threats and protect highly sensitive information. It differs from many competitors through close ties to national defense, an in-house secure cloud, and a focus on national-security applications rather than consumer products. Its goal is to safeguard Singapore’s security by countering cyber threats and protecting sensitive data using advanced technology.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CSIT and NTT DATA signed an October 11, 2024 MoU on cyber threat intelligence.
- CSIT opened TechCon 2026 on October 9, showcasing AI-focused cybersecurity leadership.
- LinkedIn listed dozens of open roles in September 2026, signaling active expansion.
What critics are saying
- CSIT hires only Singapore citizens, shrinking its talent pool and slowing scaling.
- Closed-door government work hides product-market fit and limits employer brand reach.
- AI-enabled adversaries can outpace CSIT’s defenses, threatening mission relevance by 2026.
What makes Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies unique
- CSIT is Singapore’s Ministry of Defence cybersecurity agency, not a commercial vendor.
- CSIT runs a self-built secure cloud for AI and data-exploitation tools.
- TechCon 2026 shows deep offensive-security expertise with government and global practitioners.
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Company News
Inside Singapore's push for proactive defence against cyberthreats. Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies chief executive Darren Teo said there has been a more proactive sharing of "weak signals", or data that is suspicious but not yet proven to be malicious. Published Oct 09, 2026, 01:01 PM Updated Oct 09, 2026, 05:09 PM SINGAPORE - Singapore's cyberdefenders have continued to encounter attacks by advanced persistent threat (APT) groups since it was publicly revealed in July 2025 that state-sponsored cyberespionage group UNC3886 had infiltrated the city-state's critical information infrastructure (CII). But these attacks are being detected and dealt with more effectively than before through more proactive information-sharing between CII operators, cybersecurity firms and government agencies, said Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) chief executive Darren Teo. This greater willingness to collaborate on suspicious network activity that may not cross the threshold into an actual attack - so-called "weak signals" - is crucial as APT groups continue to refine their methods to stay hidden within victims' networks, he added. Teo was speaking to The Straits Times ahead of TechCon 2026 on Oct 9, an annual closed-door conference hosted by CSIT, an agency under MINDEF focused on developing advanced cybersecurity capabilities to safeguard the Republic's digital infrastructure. At the previous TechCon in Oct 2025, Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam had announced the setting up of a new digital defence unit within CSIT focused on countering sophisticated cyberthreat actors such as APT groups. One year on, the Digital Defence Hub (DDH) has increased the willingness of the various stakeholders to exchange weak signals early and conduct joint investigations, said Teo. This is a stark change from previous practice, when each part of the industry "more or less stayed in our own lane", he said. For instance, a CII operator used to reach out to its IT vendor only when it encountered a cyber problem.
NTT DATA and NTT Security Holdings today entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) to collaborate on strengthening Singapore's national cyber defense and to further explore areas of emerging digital technologies.
NTT DATA and NTT Security Holdings signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) to collaborate on boosting Singapore's national cyber defense and to further explore areas of emerging digital technologies.