Assistant Director (Research) - Bukit Panjang

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a cybersecurity expert to identify and analyze cyber threats. The role requires at least 6 years of experience in cybersecurity or military intelligence. Responsibilities include providing intelligence inputs, developing collaborations with cybersecurity units, and serving as a subject matter expert. Candidates should possess a relevant educational background in Information Security or Computer Science, and exhibit strong communication skills and a team player mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of work experience in cybersecurity and/or military intelligence-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyse and understand cyber threats.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in longer-term research of cyber threats.
• Develop linkages and chart new workstreams in cooperation with other cybersecurity units.

Skills

Strong conceptual ability

Proficiency in written and verbal communication

Highly motivated and fast learner

Strong team player mindset

Education

Education in Information Security

Computer Science

Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Job description

What The Role Is

You identify, analyse and understand cyber threats in support of policy-making, technological assessments, and cybersecurity matters. You also establish, maintain and enhance linkages with other cybersecurity stakeholders.

What You Will Be Working On

• Serve as the subject matter expert in longer-term research of cyber threats
• Provide intelligence inputs and assessments on cyber threats of interest and potential exploitable vulnerabilities in target network terrain(s)
• Develop linkages and chart new workstreams in cooperation with other cybersecurity units and agencies
• Serve as secretariat for relevant cyber-related fora and meetings

Challenge(s)

• Developing multiple types of specialist knowledge, including cyber threats, technical security operations, and network terrain appreciation
• Interfacing with multiple stakeholders whilst assembling resources and manpower for cybersecurity operations

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Information Security, Computer Science, or Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering-related fields
• At least 6 years of work experience in cybersecurity and/or military intelligence-related fields
• Strong conceptual ability
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Highly motivated and fast learner
• Strong team player mindset

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.