Assistant Director, National Cyber Incident Response

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (SingCERT) is seeking an Assistant Director to lead a high‑performing team focused on detecting, assessing, and responding to cyber threats affecting businesses and the public. This national mission requires strategic direction, strong leadership, and collaboration with local and international partners.

You will drive incident response operations, manage crises, and shape communications while advancing operational excellence and threat intelligence across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of IT infrastructure or cybersecurity experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in incident response.
• Knowledge of OS, networks, security monitoring, logs, and forensics.
• Experience with end-to-end cyber incident management and enterprise strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead SingCERT operations in investigating and responding to incidents and threats.
• Engage stakeholders across sectors during incident handling and remediation.
• Coordinate public and crisis communications during major cyber incidents.
• Drive process and tool improvements to enhance operations.
• Represent SingCERT in regional and international cybersecurity forums.
• Strengthen ties with the global CERT community through outreach and partnerships.
• Contribute to policy discussions and national cyber response initiatives.
• Foster innovation by exploring trends and scalable ideas.
• Support capacity building through training and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Incident response leadership

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity strategy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or related field

GCFE, GREM, GCIH, GNFA certifications (advantage)

Tools

(no specific software tools listed)

Job description

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (SingCERT) is seeking an Assistant Director to lead a high‑performing team focused on detecting, assessing, and responding to cyber threats affecting businesses and the public. This national mission requires strategic direction, strong leadership, and collaboration with local and international partners.

You will drive incident response operations, manage crises, and shape communications while advancing operational excellence and threat intelligence across