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Info-communications Media Development Authority

Cybersecurity Specialist (Quantum Communications)

Info-communications Media Development Authority

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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 (www.imda.gov.sg) 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.