Assistant Director, CERT — Cyber Incident Leadership

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of SingCERT. You will lead a team of cybersecurity professionals to detect, assess, and respond to cyber threats affecting businesses and the public.

You’ll set strategic direction and represent Singapore in multiple local and global cybersecurity engagements. This is more than a technical role — it’s a national mission, a calling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in IT infrastructure or cybersecurity.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in incident response.
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, security monitoring, log collection, and correlation.
• Certifications such as GCFE, GREM, GCIH, GNFA will be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Drive SingCERT’s operations in investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents and threats.
• Engage stakeholders across industries — including SOCs, CERTs, technical teams, law enforcement, and leadership — during incident handling and remediation.
• Shape and coordinate public and crisis communications during major cyber incidents.
• Identify and drive improvements in processes and tools to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Represent SingCERT in regional and international cybersecurity forums and working groups.
• Strengthen ties with the global CERT community through proactive outreach and partnerships.
• Drive thought leadership and contribute to policy-level discussions in national cyber response.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends, experimenting new ideas and turning viable ideas into scalable outcomes.
• Support capacity building through training, exercises, knowledge sharing, and collaboration to strengthen cyber readiness and incident response

Skills

Incident response

Cybersecurity strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE

Job description

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of SingCERT. You will lead a team of cybersecurity professionals to detect, assess, and respond to cyber threats affecting businesses and the public.

You’ll set strategic direction and represent Singapore in multiple local and global cybersecurity engagements. This is more than a technical role — it’s a national mission, a calling.