Manager (Cyber Intelligence Partnerships)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a liaison to manage engagements with government agencies, commercial vendors, and local stakeholders to exchange cyber threat intelligence. You will coordinate intelligence requests and ensure timely delivery.

Ideal candidate has IT/cyber security education, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to build relationships across government and industry. Applicants with no experience may apply; appointment commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in intelligence or cyber operations is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across government agencies, industry partners and cybersecurity community.
• Ability to synthesise information from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Identify intelligence partnerships with government agencies, vendors, and local stakeholders to expand capabilities.
• Manage forward-deployed cyber analysts, including requests for actionable intelligence and ad hoc requests.
• Monitor and track quality of information requests, and provide updates on sources and gaps.
• Facilitate timely exchange of cyber threat intelligence to support decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Information synthesis

Self-driven

Education

Information Security / Computer Science / Cybersecurity / STEM degree

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible for managing engagements and partnerships with government agencies, commercial vendors, and other relevant local stakeholders. You will serve as the primary point of contact to handle intelligence requests from partners, coordinate the provision and exchange of cyber threat intelligence.

What you will be working on:

• Identify intelligence partnerships, including with government agencies, commercial vendors, and other relevant local stakeholders, to expand intelligence capabilities and source network
• Manage forward-deployed cyber analysts, including requests for actionable intelligence, delivery timelines and ad hoc requests
• Monitor and track the quality of information request returns, and provide regular updates on the strengths, gaps and feedback on the various cyber threat intelligence sources
• Challenge(s)- Facilitating the timely exchange of cyber threat intelligence and other relevant intelligence with stakeholders and established intelligence partners to support decision-making

What we are looking for:

• Education in Information Security, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline is preferred
• Experience in military intelligence, cyber threat intelligence, cyber operations, or related intelligence functions is advantageous
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, with the ability to synthesise information from multiple sources
• Resourceful and self-driven individual with excellent organisations, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, as well as the ability to build effective working relationships across government agencies, industry partners, and the wider cybersecurity community
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in synthesising information, delivering briefings, and facilitating information sharing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders (Applicants with no experience may apply.)Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.