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Info-communications Media Development Authority

Threat Researcher (Malware Analysis)

Info-communications Media Development Authority

Fixed TermsClosed

What the role is

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Responsibilities

  • Manage the team and ensure smooth operations of daily operations
  • Work with a team of DFIR analysts to ensure timely response to security incidents, root cause analysis and closure of incident
  • Investigate cybersecurity incidents that may involve digital forensic analysis, malware analysis and log analysis
  • Able to provide strong technical guidance on investigation and threat assessments
  • Assist the team in tasks prioritisation
  • Assess cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
  • Ensure the incident response playbooks and processes are maintained and updated
  • Maintain situational awareness and keep current with cyber security news and threat actor Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)
  • Prepare and review incident reports to update stakeholders

Requirements

  • Diploma in Information Security; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Computer Science/Information Security or equivalent
  • At least 5 years of experience with application, system, and network security.
  • Experience with broadcast and telecommunication architecture will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of OS internals, assembly language, and understanding of malware, rootkits, and botnets.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols to perform deep-dive network forensic analysis for intrusion detection.
  • Experience with malware analysis, computer/mobile forensics and network traffic analysis.
  • Experience with tools for reverse engineering, forensics and pcap.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of operating systems and platform (e.g. Windows, Linux)
  • Ability to perform basic static and dynamic malware analysis
  • Ability to analyse network and application logs
  • Good working knowledge of Cloud and Container technologies are a plus
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise and solid attention to details
  • Demonstrate a high degree of integrity, initiative, energy and endurance
  • Experience in leading a team for at least 1 year

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.

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 apply for other roles within Info-communications Media Development Authority or the wider Public Service.