C4 Expert (C4X)
C4 (Command, Control, Communications, Computers) Experts (or C4X) anchor MINDEF/SAF’s cyber defence and digital solutions.
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.
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.
Requirements
Basic Requirements
Singapore Citizen
Singapore Permanent Resident intending to take up Singapore Citizenship
Academic Requirements
Academic Requirements for C4X
Education Level | Relevant Course of Studies |
|---|---|
Placing in university or Undergraduate |
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Starting rank and salary
Salary guidelines for C4X
Starting rank | Starting salary |
|---|---|
ME4 - 1 | S$4,180 - S$6,780 |
ME4 - Trainee | S$3,280 - S$6,090 |
Gross Monthly Salary includes:
Basic Salary Component: This includes a Monthly Variable Component and is pegged to your rank and grade.
Allowances: Skilled-based allowances (where applicable)
Market Adjustable Specialisation Component (MASC): MASC is tied to the specialisation and level of expertise of the Military Expert.
Training progression
Training Phases and Duration for C4X
Training Phase | Duration |
|---|---|
Basic Military Training | 3 months |
Military Domain Expert Course Phase 1 (OCS):
| 9.5 months |
Military Domain Expert Course Phase 2 (OCS) | 1 month |
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)
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