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Cyber Specialist (CySpec): Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme
Cyber Specialists are trained to deal with advanced cyber threats, engage in real-world cybersecurity operations and contribute to the nation’s cyber ecosystem.
Their roles range from threat monitoring and assessment, to cyber forensics, incident response, malware analysis, and penetration testing.
Vocational training, on-the-job training and academic training will equip CySpecs with vocational knowledge and skills that will prepare them well for a future in the cybersecurity industry.
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Specialised Cybersecurity Operations
Cyber Specialists will conduct specialised real-world cybersecurity operations in areas such as:
- Cyber Forensics
- Incident Response
- Malware Analysis
- Penetration Testing
Developmental Opportunities
Cyber Specialists will have opportunities to develop their cybersecurity skills through: (a) vocational training and (b) On-the-Job Training (OJT). Vocational training will equip them with vocational knowledge and skills that include how cybersecurity fundamentals are applied in MINDEF/SAF’s context. Following vocational training, they will commence OJT, where they will train on specific systems, and learn tasks and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the specific units they are deployed to, and hone their skills through specialised real-world cybersecurity operations.
*Cyber Specialists will serve a total of 3 years and 3 months, so that their ORD is aligned with their polytechnic peers. This allows them to matriculate into University, or to join the wider workforce at the same time as their polytechnic cohort peers.
Salary & Benefits
After a minimum period of service, Cyber Specialists will receive competitive Regular salary and will be entitled to Regular benefits such as leave and medical coverage.
Applicants for the Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme will be required to go through a selection process:
- A) Cyber Selection Test. The Cyber Selection test is required to ensure that the candidates are able to meet MINDEF / SAF's operational requirements.
- B) Security Vetting. Candidates will need to be vetted for security clearance, as they will be deployed for operationally-sensitive roles.
Interested pre-enlistees may apply for the Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme in their second year of studies.
Application Period: 15 Apr to 15 May
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
The Polytechnic Cyber WLS leverages the Polytechnics' shift towards a year-long internship model for students to learn through meaningful work assignments and industry exposure in their third year. Students who join the Polytechnic Cyber WLS would enlist one year ahead of their peers so that they can fulfil their internship requirements with the DIS.
Cyber Specialists under the Polytechnic Cyber WLS will serve a short term contract of three years and three months and be remunerated as a Regular for part of this contract. The extended duration enables Cyber Specialists to be assigned tasks such as cyber threat monitoring and assessment, cyber forensics and penetration testing.
Students from relevant Cybersecurity-related diploma courses are eligible to apply for the Polytechnic Cyber WLS. Some relevant cybersecurity diploma courses are:
- Singapore Polytechnic: Diploma in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic: Diploma in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
- Nanyang Polytechnic Diploma in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
- Republic Polytechnic: Diploma in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
- Temasek Polytechnic: Diploma in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Applicants for the Poly Cyber WLS will need to pass the NAPFA Stations for Pre-Enlistees. This is a requirement from MOE, as the six station NAPFA provides a comprehensive indicator of your health and performance-related fitness'. The results of the NAPFA will also determine your BMT intake.
Yes. Basic Military Training is an initiation to the military for new recruits. It allows you to learn and adjust to the requirements of working and living within a military organisation.
After a minimum period of service, the Cyber Specialists will receive a competitive Regular Salary, and will be entitled to Regular benefits such as leave and medical coverage. Further details will be made available in the eventual sponsorship agreement.
Upon admission into the scheme, you will undergo BMT first, followed by the Cyber Specialist Cadet Course (CSCC) for Vocational Training that also fulfils the academic requirements which allows you to graduate from polytechnic studies.
At the end of their CSCC, the Cyber Specialists will be deployed to relevant cyber units based on their skillsets.
Candidates are required to fulfil the full service duration. For candidates who exit the scheme prematurely, service period rendered before the enlistment of their polytechnic cohort peers will not be counted towards the fulfilment of NS obligations. Further details will be made available in the eventual sponsorship agreement.
Yes. Candidates will be assessed on their ability to meet the training objectives for the Cyber Specialist Cadet Course.
Candidates who fail the assessments during the Cyber Specialist Cadet Course would be deemed to have also failed their Polytechnic internship. They will be exited from the Polytechnic Cyber WLS and disrupted from NS to re-attempt Poly Year 3 again. After completing the Year 3 academic requirements, they will be re-enlisted for NS. The student will not have the opportunity to be re-enlisted under the Poly Cyber WLS.
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