Careers

C4 Expert (C4X)

C4 (Command, Control, Communications, Computers) Experts (or C4X) anchor MINDEF/SAF’s cyber defence and digital solutions.

In the cyber track, C4Xs build strong expertise in security monitoring, cyber incident response, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, malware analysis and cyber forensics. They defend against potential aggressors who use digital tools to weaken our nation. They also conduct cyber threat intelligence operations to detect potential threats to Singapore.

In the digital track, C4Xs cultivate digital competencies ranging from software engineering, data science and artificial intelligence, to cloud architecting. Software are now lines of operations. C4Xs are digital warfighters who conceptualise and develop digital solutions across a full spectrum of operations.

C4 Expert (C4X)
C4 Expert (C4X)

Learning and Growth

At the DIS, knowledge is our key business, and you are our best asset. To help you stay on top of your game, you will be expected to learn, grow and adapt continuously. We offer multiple opportunities for professional development and continuous education.

To continually hone specialised competencies across the diverse roles within the DIS,
we have development pathways for

  • leadership and management
  • military domain knowledge and skills
  • sponsorships for academic upgrading ranging from diploma, degree to post-graduate programmes
  • industry-recognised professional certifications

Professional Certifications offered to individual based on their specialisation and scope of work:

  • International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

Starting Rank and Salary

C4 Expert (C4X)

Note: Information correct as of Jan 2024

Pay Components

C4 Expert (C4X)