Deputy Director, AI Security & Research Strategy

Singpass; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX, Singapore's Science and Technology agency, is seeking a Deputy Director, AI Security & Research to lead strategic AI security initiatives and oversee AI security product teams. You will drive research collaborations with industry and academia, translate findings into practical security solutions, and guide AI-enabled cyber systems across HTX’s on‑prem infrastructure.

The role requires a seasoned professional with extensive cybersecurity leadership, a strong track record in research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related Engineering fields.
• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related field, including 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Professional cybersecurity qualifications (CISSP, GCIH, Offensive Security) or AI security credentials (preferred).
• Strong multitasking, planning, and resilience under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director to shape and implement strategic plans for AI security and AI-enabled cyber systems.
• Assess risks in AI technologies and provide expert guidance.
• Lead cyber research portfolio and translate research into practical security solutions.
• Develop project plans with objectives, timelines, and milestones.
• Monitor progress and report updates to leadership.
• Build collaborations with internal teams, industry partners, and academic institutions to enhance knowledge sharing.
• Establish formal agreements with partners to define roles and contributions.
• Strengthen HTX’s influence in AI security and cyber research.
• Direct the AI security product team to align to strategic plans of implementing AI solutions and foster cross-functional collaboration across HTX teams.
• Champion innovation in AI-enabled cybersecurity.

Skills

AI security leadership

Cybersecurity strategy

Research portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related Engineering fields

Job description

HTX, Singapore's Science and Technology agency, is seeking a Deputy Director, AI Security & Research to lead strategic AI security initiatives and oversee AI security product teams. You will drive research collaborations with industry and academia, translate findings into practical security solutions, and guide AI-enabled cyber systems across HTX’s on‑prem infrastructure.

The role requires a seasoned professional with extensive cybersecurity leadership, a strong track record in research