Head, Cyber Threat Hunting, Tech Ops, xCyber

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) seeks a senior cybersecurity leader to head cyber threat hunting initiatives for MHA and HTX. You will build and guide a specialist team, deliver proactive threat hunting and forensic readiness, and support critical decision making during peace and crisis times.

You will work with government partners to enhance protection of CIIs, develop threat models, and advance incident response capabilities in alignment with national security priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years in CTH/DFIR/SOC domain with 5+ years hands-on in cyber threat hunting, threat intel and DFIR.
• Professional cybersecurity qualifications such as ENCE, GCFA, GCIA, GREM, GCTI, GNFA preferred.
• Ability to provide strong technical guidance on investigation and technical assessment.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM/security analytics use-cases.
• Hands-on experience with digital forensics, threat intelligence, SIEM and malware analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of kill-chain processes, threat response, incident response, MITRE ATT&CK framework and incident management.
• Advanced understanding of Windows and Unix/Linux infrastructure.
• Situational awareness of latest cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Cyber Threat Hunting capabilities for HTX and MHA.
• Guide a team of cyber threat hunting experts to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop an in-house CTH capability to support DFIR during crises.
• Collaborate with government and industry partners on Threat Hunting activities.
• Develop threat management framework and threat modelling to inform security posture.

Skills

CTH expertise

DFIR

Threat intelligence

Malware analysis

SIEM techniques

Windows/Linux

MITRE ATT&CK

Incident response

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

SIEM platforms

Forensic analysis tools

Job description

What the role is

The jobholder will be a member of xCybersecurity, lead and develop Cyber Threat Hunting (CTH) capabilities for MHA and HTX. This will broadly require the job holder to lead a team of technical specialised with deep knowledge in cyber threat hunting to support HTX and HTDs on strategic decision‑making on attack surface or threat exposure during peace and crisis times and enhance the protection and resilience of MHA systems.

What you will be working on

• To enhance the protection and resilience of MHA Critical and Significant Information Infrastructures (CIIs/SIIs) with proactive hunting of advanced persistent cyber threats
• Serve as subject matter experts in cyber threat hunting during times of crisis
• Develop a ready in‑house CTH team to step up for DFIR during times of crisis
• Work with wider Government and industry/strategic partners in Threat Hunting, as well as supporting investigation in digital forensics, if required
• Development of threat management framework and threat modelling to provide senior management on the security risk posture of MHA and HTX

What we are looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related Engineering fields
• At least 10 years of experience in a relevant field (CTH/DFIR/SOC domain), with a minimum of 5 years hands‑on experience in cyber threat hunting, cyber threat intelligence and DFIR
• Professional cybersecurity qualifications such as ENCE/GCFA/GCIA/GREM/GCTI/GNFA is preferred
• Ability to provide strong technical guidance on investigation and technical assessment
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM/security analytics use‑cases
• Hands‑on experience with digital forensics, threat intelligence, SIEM and malware analysis tools
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity kill‑chain processes, threat response, incident response, MITRE ATT&CK framework and cybersecurity incident management
• Advanced understanding of Windows and Unix/Linux infrastructure and system
• Situational awareness of latest cyber threats

All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally‑ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.