Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

Develops secure cybersecurity solutions and research

Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher - Windows

Offensive Security & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree or professional qualification in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or Mathematics, or equivalent.
A strong interest in and passion for infocomm security.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of C programming and Assembly is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Investigate disclosed vulnerabilities and assess their impact on the security of Windows operating systems and software.
Research operating-system architecture, including kernels and subsystems, and understand how malware could exploit these subsystems.
Perform vulnerability research through code audits, black-box testing, reverse engineering, and proof-of-concept simulations to understand software security impact.
Discover and remediate threats to Windows clients, server operating systems, and third-party software arising from security flaws.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of C programming and Assembly.

We are looking for passionate individuals to be part of our vulnerability research team dedicated to keeping our Windows platform and software safe.

In this role, you will be part of a team of vulnerability researchers responsible for working closely with stakeholders to perform security audit on Windows operating systems and relevant software. The audit process includes identifying potential security flaws in a software, assessing their impact to the security of the software through simulating breach scenarios, and devising potential remediation to counter identified security flaws.

An ideal candidate should be passionate about vulnerability research and is motivated to learn independently.

Job Scope

Investigate disclosed vulnerabilities and assess the impact on the security of Windows operating systems and software
Conduct research to gain in-depth understanding of the operating system architecture (kernel and subsystems) and how these subsystems could be exploited by malware
Perform vulnerability research through code audit, black box testing, reverse engineering, proof-of-concept simulations to understand the impact to the security of a software
Discover and remediate threats due to security flaws to Windows clients, server operating systems and third-party software

Requirements

A degree or professional qualification in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics or equivalent
Strong interest and passion for the field of Infocomm security
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Creative, innovative, self-motivated and independent
Knowledge in C programming and Assembly would be an added advantage
Senior and entry-level positions available

As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.

About the Company

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

Develops secure cybersecurity solutions and research

CSIT builds cybersecurity and secure digital solutions to safeguard Singapore’s national security, conducting applied cybersecurity research and developing AI and data-exploitation tools in a self-built secure cloud. Its engineers design and deploy software within this private cloud to counter digital threats and protect highly sensitive information. The center’s work is closely tied to national defense, focusing on applied research rather than consumer products and using an in-house secure cloud. Its goal is to shield Singapore from cyber threats and safeguard sensitive secrets through advanced technology.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 2003

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