Intern, Cybersecurity Researcher

Internship Topic: Cybersecurity Researcher (Multiple tracks available)

Location: ADB - Singapore Office (SGO)

Duration: 8 weeks, from June 2026 onwards

Summary of Job Description

The intern will:

• Join ITD security operations team and improve ADB’s cyber security posture   
• Learn about cyber security, risk and controls in an enterprise environment  
• Evaluate existing models, algorithms and analytical approach built by ITD teams and / or previous interns to continuously  
• Enhance data-driven decision making for cyber security operations  
• Work with internal and external specialists to develop “hunting missions” using threat intelligence, log data analysis and other security detection / response tools  
• Participate in the process of eliminating false positives and eradicating threat actors  
• Review alerts generated by ADB’s existing security infrastructure for false positives and offer recommendations to find tune relevant detection rules  
• Document work completed and new processes introduced with the help from ADB teams 

Period of Assignment:

• Duration: 8 weeks
• Timing: June 2026 onwards
  • If both the intern and supervisor agree to an earlier start date in May, this will be acceptable.

Expected Outcomes and Outputs:

• The intern improved understanding and gained hands on experience of cybersecurity operations in an enterprise environment
• Documented work performed, observations and lessons learned
• Established new, or improved existing experimental data model and underlying algorithms to support threat hunting activities
• Internship report in form of a presentation summarizing the preparation and result of the “hunting missions” The outcomes can be accomplished through one of the following “tracks” that the intern can choose from, based on individual’s research interest and / or operational priorities at the time of the internship: Machine learning; Blue team (defensive) operations:
  • Red team (offensive) operations; Security automation;
  • Vulnerability and exploit research;
  • Threat intelligence and inter-agency cooperation;
  • Community engagement and security awareness;
  • AI safety;
  • Application of AI in cyber defense;
  • Cybersecurity policy and partnerships

Education Requirements:

Currently enrolled in Master’s or PhD program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, International Affairs, International Affairs or other equivalent disciplines

Relevant Experience and Other Requirements:

• Preferably with 2-3 years relevant professional experience 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English 
• A national of an ADB member country. 
• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD-level program from a school in an ADB member nation for the entire duration of the internship. 
• Exposure to information security training is desired   
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python is highly desired   
• Experience in participating / achieving results in Capture-The-Flag (CTF) or other cybersecurity / information security competition is strongly preferred
  

This internship is paid at $400 per month.

To apply for the role:

• Please submit your resume/CV and personal statement via NUS TalentConnect (Job ID: 284090)
• Please complete this Qualtrics Application Form.