Data Security Officer: Governance, Risk & Data Protection

GovTech Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking a Data Security Officer to oversee data security management across its agencies. The role requires deep technical proficiency across cybersecurity domains and the ability to analyze data assets, evaluate controls, and ensure lifecycle compliance.

You will deploy enhanced security controls, integrate automated compliance checks, monitor data protection measures, and work with divisions to balance access with robust security.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge in multiple cybersecurity domains.
• Experience with data security governance and risk management.
• Familiarity with data protection and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deployment of enhanced security controls and data virtualization strategies.
• Integrate automated compliance checks within workflows with minimal disruption.
• Monitor and improve data protection through assessments and improvements.
• Collaborate with divisions to streamline data access while maintaining security.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance frameworks

Security operations including incident

Architecture design and threat risk

Security testing

Data protection

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Denodo

Job description

GovTech Singapore is seeking a Data Security Officer to oversee data security management across its agencies. The role requires deep technical proficiency across cybersecurity domains and the ability to analyze data assets, evaluate controls, and ensure lifecycle compliance.

You will deploy enhanced security controls, integrate automated compliance checks, monitor data protection measures, and work with divisions to balance access with robust security.