Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director (Governance), Regulations Division

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks a Governance Team Lead to oversee cybersecurity regulations and protect national digital assets. The role requires strong leadership and technical skills in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in diverse sectors, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for enhancing Singapore's cybersecurity landscape.

Qualifications

• At least 6 to 8 years of experience in cyber governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Strong technical skills in network, application, and cloud security.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise designation of critical information infrastructures and regulatory compliance.
• Lead review of Cybersecurity Act for effective national cybersecurity.
• Engage with stakeholders to address cyber threats.

Skills

Cyber Governance

Risk Management

Compliance

Network Security

Application Security

Cloud Security

Vulnerability Assessment

Incident Management

IoT Security

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Systems & Technology

Tools

CISM

CISA

CGEIT

CISSP

Job description

What the role is:

RoleThe incumbent will lead the Governance team within Regulations Division in protecting our most valuable national digital assets against cyberattacks, by strengthening the various critical information infrastructure (CII) sectors, and regulated digital infrastructures and entities amidst the evolving cyber threat landscape with internal and external stakeholders from the public and private sectors through the governance, supervision, and regulatory work under the Cybersecurity Act.

What you will be working on:

Responsibilities• Supervise the designation and withdrawal of critical information infrastructures (CII) and regulated digital infrastructures such that they are designated timely and protected adequately, and monitor and liaise with the owners of CII and regulated digital infrastructures and entities in the performance of their statutory obligations• Supervise the approval of external stakeholders in accordance with the necessary regulatory requirements to ensure these external stakeholders are competent to carry out their duties in accordance with the Cybersecurity Act• Lead the regular review of the Cybersecurity Act in relation to the protection of CII and regulated digital infrastructures and entities• Supervise CII owners and regulated digital infrastructures service providers and entities under the Act to ensure measures are effectively implemented to address increasingly sophisticated threats to national cybersecurity• Lead/support and participate in CSA-wide projects and cybersecurity events

What we are looking for:

Requirements• A recognised degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Systems & Technology At least 6 to 8 years of experience in the domain of cyber governance, risk management and compliance, with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a leadership position• Strong technical skills in one or more of the following: network, application and operating system security assessment, cloud security, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, incident management and IoT security• Professional certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, and CISA are preferred. CISSP, GRID, GDAT, GDSA, and GICSP are desired• Self-motivated with strong analytical skills to deal with complex issues and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve targeted outcomes. Supervisory experience is preferred.• Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills, and confident to engage senior management• Previous experience in the essential services sectors to obtain an understanding of the operating environments preferred. This includes:o Services sectors such as banking & finance, healthcare, telecom, mediao Utilities sector such as energy, watero Transport sector such as aviation, maritime, land transporto Government, Security & Emergency, Defence sectors.• Good people management skills, ability to engage and influence stakeholders, align interests and build partnershipsIf you share our passion to make a difference in the cyber security landscape, take up the challenge and apply now.All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.For any issues with the application, you may drop your resume with us at [e-mail]: CSA will be shifting to Punggol Digital District (PDD) in year 2026.

About Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

About the Cyber Security Agency of SingaporeEstablished in 2015, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) seeks to keep Singapore’s cyberspace safe and secure to underpin our Nation Security, power a Digital Economy and protect our Digital Way of Life. It maintains an oversight of national cybersecurity functions and works with sector leads to protect Singapore’s Critical Information Infrastructure. CSA also engages with various stakeholders to heighten cyber security awareness, build a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem supported by a robust workforce, pursue international partnerships and drive regional cybersecurity capacity building programmes. CSA is part of the Prime Minister’s Office and is managed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information. For more news and information, please visit www.csa.gov.sg