IT Compliance & Policy Lead

GovTech Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Total rewards package

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking an experienced information security and IT compliance professional to lead second-line risk oversight and policy alignment across the agency. You will implement automated data extraction tools, conduct independent risk assessments, and drive enhancements to IT compliance in line with evolving standards.

You will work with cross-functional teams to monitor security policies, support training initiatives, and communicate findings to executives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to formulate, institute and monitor security policies and procedures.
• 8+ years of experience in information security, ICT operations and governance.
• Knowledge of IT compliance and governance management (principles and practices).
• Experience in policy compliance, risk assessment, network design, cloud hosting design (AWS/Azure/Google).
• Familiarity with IM8/NIST/ISO27001/2 standards and AI tools/workflow systems.
• Confident public speaking and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring and assessment of risk controls to identify compliance gaps.
• Implement and optimise automated data extraction tools and compliance monitoring systems.
• Review IM8 policy implementation across the agency and manage deviation approvals.
• Provide independent risk assessments and actionable recommendations.
• Enhance IT compliance processes aligned with regulatory developments.
• Deliver targeted training programmes on risk and compliance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Policy formulation and monitoring

Public speaking and executive comms

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

GovTech Singapore is seeking an experienced information security and IT compliance professional to lead second-line risk oversight and policy alignment across the agency. You will implement automated data extraction tools, conduct independent risk assessments, and drive enhancements to IT compliance in line with evolving standards.

You will work with cross-functional teams to monitor security policies, support training initiatives, and communicate findings to executives.