Cybersecurity Policy / Governance & Consultancy / Systems Mgt & Plans Officer

Military Security Department; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Security Department in Singapore is seeking a Cybersecurity Policy / Governance & Consultancy / Systems Management & Plans Officer within the Cyber Strategy and Governance Department (CSGD). You will strengthen cyber resilience of MINDEF/SAF's critical systems and guide secure digital transformation.

You will develop cybersecurity policies, provide strategic advisory and risk assessments, and oversee enterprise cybersecurity capabilities throughout the system lifecycle, aligned with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA, Cloud Security, AI Security or equivalent are advantageous.
• Experience in cybersecurity governance, policy development, risk management, security architecture or systems management is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to balance security, operations and business considerations.
• Good written and verbal communication, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive team player capable of working independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement cybersecurity policies, standards and guidelines aligned with Whole-of-Government IM8 requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance reviews and security evaluations to ensure systems meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Provide cybersecurity consultancy on governance, security architecture and risk management to project teams and stakeholders.
• Translate cybersecurity policies into practical security requirements and implementation guidance.
• Develop cybersecurity strategies, defence plans, capability roadmaps and technology adoption plans.
• Perform security architecture reviews and capability gap assessments to strengthen cyber resilience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to conceptualise, design and implement cybersecurity initiatives and enterprise security solutions.
• Provide technical oversight and operational management of critical cybersecurity systems and platforms.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends to strengthen organisational capabilities.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Policy development

Risk management

Security architecture

Systems management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science

Job description

What the role is:

Join us in safeguarding the digital backbone of Singapore's defence.As a Cybersecurity Policy / Governance & Consultancy / Systems Management & Plans Officer under Cyber Strategy and Governance Department (CSGD), you will play a key role in strengthening the cyber resilience of MINDEF/SAF's critical systems and enabling secure digital transformation.This is a unique opportunity to combine cybersecurity governance with technical expertise by developing cybersecurity policies, providing strategic advisory and risk assessments, and overseeing the implementation and management of enterprise cybersecurity capabilities.You will work closely with system owners, architects and project teams to ensure cybersecurity is embedded throughout the system lifecycle and aligned with national standards and best practices.

What you will be working on:

• Develop, review and implement cybersecurity policies, standards and guidelines aligned with Whole-of-Government (WOG) IM8 requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance reviews and security evaluations to ensure systems meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Provide cybersecurity consultancy on governance, security architecture and risk management to project teams and stakeholders.
• Translate cybersecurity policies into practical security requirements and implementation guidance.
• Develop cybersecurity strategies, defence plans, capability roadmaps and technology adoption plans.
• Perform security architecture reviews and capability gap assessments to strengthen cyber resilience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to conceptualise, design and implement cybersecurity initiatives and enterprise security solutions.
• Provide technical oversight and operational management of critical cybersecurity systems and platforms.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends to strengthen organisational capabilities.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Cloud Security, AI Security or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Experience in cybersecurity governance, policy development, risk management, security architecture or cybersecurity systems management will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance security, operational and business considerations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive team player who can work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to continuous learning and keeping pace with evolving cyber threats and technologies.

If you are looking for a meaningful cybersecurity career where your work contributes to national defence while tackling complex technical and governance challenges, we invite you to join us.

About Military Security Department

The Military Security Department (MSD)'s core business is in Counter Intelligence and internal security for MINDEF/SAF. MSD was formed in 1975 to counter the threats of espionage, subversion and sabotage against MINDEF/SAF. It began with two main entities, namely the Counter Intelligence Branch (CIB) and Field Security Branch (FSB). Over the years, the department has continued to evolve and our roles expanded in tandem with the changing security environment. Today, our roles also include Counter Terrorism and Cyber Security.