Assistant Director (Cyber Engineering) - DIS

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a seasoned cybersecurity engineer to develop and maintain advanced detection capabilities, enabling scalable security operations across SIEM, EDR and NDR. You will craft detections based on real-world threat activity and work with cyber teams to sharpen defenses.

Responsibilities include automating workflows, documenting and peer-reviewing detection logic, applying version control, testing, and updating detection methods as threats evolve in diverse network environments.

Qualifications

• Educated in Cybersecurity, CS, InfoSec or related field
• At least 6 years in IT or cyber environment
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK TTPs highly beneficial
• Certifications are advantageous
• Coding/scripting experience is a plus
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with threat intel and cybersecurity teams to refine detections
• Develop and maintain high-fidelity detections across SIEM, EDR, NDR
• Design and automate workflows to reduce manual tasks
• Peer-review detection logic, assumptions, outcomes and validation methods
• Apply software engineering discipline: version control, testing and automation
• Adapt detection methods to evolving attackers and environments

Skills

MITRE ATT&CK knowledge

Coding/scripting

Strong communication

Independent work

Threat detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/InfoSec

Tools

SIEM

EDR

NDR

Job description

What the role is:

You play a critical role in developing and maintaining advanced cybersecurity capabilities by sharpening the ability to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats by engineering tools, processes, and automation that enable scalable, efficient security operations.

What you will be working on:

• Collaborate with threat intelligence and cyber security teams to craft and refine detections based on real-world threat activity
• Develop and maintain high-fidelity detection methods across Security Info and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and NDR (Network Detection and Response)
• Recognise repeating tasks, design and develop code/script to automate and orchestrate workflows
• Document and conduct peer-review of detection logic, assumptions, expected outcomes and validation methods to ensure rigorous and repeatable processChallenge(s)
• Applying strong software engineering discipline into detection content, which requires practices such as version control, peer reviews, unit testing and automation
• Validating detection codes without relying on live incidents
• Adapting to constantly evolving attackers, requiring regular review and updates of detection methods
• Developing and maintaining detection methods for diverse network infrastructure environments

What we are looking for:

• Education in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• At least 6 years of working experiences in IT or cyber environment
• Good understanding of MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
• Related professional qualifications/certifications is advantageous
• Experience with coding/scripting languages is advantageous
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative spirit for cross-functional team engagement

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.