About the role

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This Cyber Specialist role at DSO National Laboratories focuses on strengthening defense-related security postures through operational incident handling, forensics, and R&D. The specialist will conduct malware analysis, perform continuous threat hunting against Advanced Persistent Threats, and develop customized cybersecurity tools for national security infrastructure.

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Key Responsibilities

Play an operational role in strengthening DSO's security posture, ensuring a system of robust security controls
Perform triage and implement containment, remediation procedures for cyber security incidents; develop triage and containment tools used
Conduct root cause determination, and identify weaknesses exploited to resolve cyber security incidents
Conduct malware analysis to uncover indicators of compromise
Carry out forensic analysis on endpoints and network logs to supplement incident investigations
Interpret Cyber Threat Intel, perform cybersecurity monitoring, perform continuous threat hunting and provide early detection and actionable protection against APT
Cross-deploy to Information Division to deepen competencies and contribute in some parts of R&D functions in areas such as malware analysis, forensic analysis, and threat hunting
Conduct cybersecurity experiments using in-house or publicly available research tools or techniques
Implement, extend or customize cybersecurity tools to improve its effectiveness or efficiency

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science / Cyber Security
Experience in Cyber Incident Handling, Digital Forensics, Security monitoring Operation
Experience working in cybersecurity field / SOC or IT domains will be an advantage
Professional accreditation such as Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) will be an advantage