Roles & Responsibilities
Job Overview
We are seeking for a Penetration Tester with CAT1 Security Clearance to lead VAPT for Singapore government and critical infrastructure sectors. You will execute full-scope attacks (networks, apps, cloud, OT), bypass advanced defenses, and deliver actionable remediation strategies.
This role requires CREST / OSCP certification, deep exploit development skills, and experience with GovTech cybersecurity frameworks.
Core Responsibilities
Advanced Threat Emulation :
- CAT1-cleared engagements :
- Network : Breach segmented govt networks (e.g., air-gapped systems)
- Applications : Exploit web / mobile apps (SCADA interfaces, GovTech portals)
- Cloud : Attack AWS GovCloud / Azure Government environments
- OT : ICS / SCADA system penetration (Siemens, Rockwell)
- Develop custom malware / exploits (C++, Python) to evade EDR / XDR.
Red Team Operations :
Lead multi-vector campaigns :Phishing (Evade Proofpoint / MS ATP)Physical security bypass (RFID cloning, access control spoofing)Wireless attacks (802.1X, WPA3-Enterprise)Document TTPs aligned with MITRE ATT&CK for ICS / Enterprise.Govt Compliance & Reporting :
Align tests with IM8, CSA Red Teaming Guidelines, and NIST SP 800-115.Deliver executive briefings to CISOs with exploit demos.Create remediation playbooksResearch & Development :
Reverse engineer firmware (Binwalk, Ghidra) for 0-day discovery.Contribute to ASEAN CERT advisories (e.g., SingCERT).Technical Requirements
Non-Negotiable Credentials :
CAT1 Security ClearanceActive Certifications : OSCP or CREST CRT / CCT (Inf / App)2+ years in pentestingTool Proficiency
Exploitation - Metasploit Pro, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite Pro, PowerSploitPost-Exploit - BloodHound, Mimikatz, Impacket, Covenant C2Forensics - Volatility, Wireshark, CHIRP (ICS)Wireless - HackRF One, Proxmark3, Wi-Fi PineappleCloud - Pacu (AWS), MicroBurst (Azure), GCP IAM Exploit ToolkitPreferred Qualifications
Certifications : OSCE³, CREST CCT Gold, OSCPGovt Framework Experience : IM8 Penetration Test Guidelines, CSA Cyber EssentialsPublic Contributions : CVEs, exploit-db submissions, conference talks (Black Hat Asia, DEFCON)Tell employers what skills you have
Security Clearance
Remediation
Wireshark
Exploitation
Physical Security
Wireless
Access Control
SCADA
Phishing
Gold
Penetration Testing
Python
Firmware
Burp Suite