Data Governance and Security Executive

Internal Security Department; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Security Department (ISD) invites applications for a Data Governance and Security Executive. You will join the Data and AI Governance unit to help shape data governance policies, advise on data protection, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance secure data operations.

Key responsibilities include developing lifecycle policies, handling governance queries, conducting risk assessments and audits, incident reporting, and promoting data analytics across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related fields.
• Preferably 2 years’ experience in data governance, data management, or related fields.
• Familiar with IM8 and data protection, and governance principles and processes.
• Strong team contributor with a passion for shared goals and objectives.
• Competent writing skills and comfortable working with data and digital tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicants with no experience are welcome to apply if you are keen in data governance, protection and security.
• Only Singaporeans need apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and implement data governance policies across the data lifecycle.
• Manages queries on data governance requirements and provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure compliance, such as handling of sensitive data or personal data.
• Assist in data governance initiatives such as data security risk assessments, support the review of data request and ensure measures are implemented to mitigate risks related to data security.
• Safeguard data integrity through conducting regular data audits, risk assessments and checks for critical data assets.
• Support in data incident reporting and management.
• Promote a vibrant data and analytics environment in the organisation.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Writing skills

Data governance familiarity

Education

Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

What The Role Is

The Internal Security Department (ISD) confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD’s critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.

Data is integral to ISD’s operations. As the use of data and analytics grows, having a vigorous data security and management regime becomes even more essential to enable secure data operations. You will join the Data and AI Governance unit that reports to the Chief Data Officer (CDO), where you will work together with like-minded data governance professionals and data security experts. Depending on your interests and aptitude, you will have the opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience in a broad spectrum of data-related roles, ranging from Data and AI policy formulation, security risk consultancy, data asset management and data strategy development. You will also work with cross-functional teams to offer guidance on data security, compliance and risks as we continue to leverage data, analytics and AI to bolster our operational effectiveness.

What You Will Be Working On

What we offer:

• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development, including attending leading overseas conferences and courses
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of highly technical and motivated colleagues
• A chance to work on challenging, diverse, and unique problem statements that have a direct impact on national security

What you will be working on

As a Data Governance and Security Executive, you will be working on one or more of the following functional roles:

• Develop, update and implement data governance policies across the data lifecycle.
• Manages queries on data governance requirements and provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure compliance, such as handling of sensitive data or personal data.
• Assist in data governance initiatives such as data security risk assessments, support the review of data request and ensure measures are implemented to mitigate risks related to data security.
• Safeguard data integrity through conducting regular data audits, risk assessments and checks for critical data assets.
• Support in data incident reporting and management.
• Promote a vibrant data and analytics environment in the organisation.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering and other related disciplines.
• Preferably a minimum of 2 years’ experience in data governance, data management, or related fields.
• Familiar with IM8 and data protection, and governance principles and processes would be an advantage.
• Strong team contributor with a passion for shared goals and objectives
• Competent writing skills and comfortable working with data and the use of digital tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicants with no experience are welcome to apply, if you have keen in the field of data governance, protection and security.
• Only Singaporeans need apply.

We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.