Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher (Windows)
Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)
Singapore · Full Time
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- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Degree or professional equivalent in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, IT, Mathematics or related fields
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be Singapore Citizens as the employer is a Ministry of Defence agency.
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Job description
Overview
We invite enthusiastic experts to join our vulnerability research team focused on safeguarding Windows platforms and associated software. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to execute comprehensive security audits on Windows operating systems and related software applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Examine publicly known vulnerabilities and evaluate their security implications on Windows operating systems and software.
- Conduct detailed research to deepen understanding of the Windows OS architecture, including kernel and subsystems, and identify how these may be exploited by malicious actors.
- Engage in vulnerability research utilizing techniques such as code auditing, black-box testing, reverse engineering, and proof-of-concept development to assess security risks.
- Identify security weaknesses affecting Windows client and server OS as well as third-party applications, and develop strategies to mitigate these threats.
Qualifications & Skills
- Possess a degree or professional qualification in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated strong interest and enthusiasm for the Infocomm security sector.
- Excellent analytical abilities with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Self-driven, creative, innovative, and capable of working independently.
- Familiarity with C programming language and Assembly is advantageous.
Additional Information
Both senior and junior positions are open. As the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies operates under the Singapore Ministry of Defence, applications are limited to Singapore Citizens only.
Note: Artificial intelligence technologies may be integrated into our hiring procedures for tasks such as application screening and resume analysis. These tools facilitate the recruitment process but final selection decisions are made by human recruiters.
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree