Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher (Windows)

Singapore, Singapore

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

CSIT is a technical agency in the Ministry of Defence that harnesses cutting-edge digital technologies to meet Singapore’s security needs.

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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

  • Degree 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
  • Applicants must be Singapore Citizens
As CSIT is an agency under the Ministry of Defence (Singapore), only Singapore Citizens will be considered.
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Tags: Black box C Computer Science Malware Mathematics Reverse engineering Vulnerabilities Windows

Region: Asia/Pacific
Country: Singapore

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