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Info-communications Media Development Authority

Threat Researcher (Malware Analysis)

Info-communications Media Development Authority

Fixed Terms

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.