Manager (Information Policy & Management)

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

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a professional to manage operational security and information policies across all projects. You will oversee classification, handling, storage, transmission and disposal of information, and you will develop security awareness campaigns.

As a liaison with internal and external agencies on compliance, audits and security matters, you will plan events, manage budgets and risks, and lead a team through changing challenges while safeguarding national interests and sensitive

Qualifications

• 3+ years in security-related fields, with project or security management exposure.
• Experience in event planning and risk management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classification, handling, storage and disposal of information.
• Develop and conduct security awareness campaigns, briefings and workshops.
• Serve as a key contact for security and information management.
• Coordinate with agencies on compliance, audits and security matters.
• Plan and monitor events, budgets, schedules and risks.
• Manage team performance and adapt to hierarchical structures.
• Protect sensitive data while sharing information securely.

Skills

Security management

Policy development

Budget management

Team leadership

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible for the management of operational security and information policies across all projects.

What you will be working on:

• Oversee the proper classification, handling, storage, transmission and disposal of information
• Develop and conduct security awareness campaigns, briefings and workshops
• Serve as a key point of contact for security and information management
• Liaise with internal and external agencies on compliance, audits and security-related matters
• Plan, execute and monitor events, including managing budgets, schedules and risksChallenge(s)
• Adapting to a constantly changing landscape and schedule, and demonstrating resilience in managing unexpected situations calmly
• Managing team and individual performance, which can be complicated by differing skill sets and the challenges of a hierarchical structure
• Protecting sensitive data while sharing information efficiently and securely, with a duty to safeguard national interest and sensitive information

What we are looking for:

• Education in Engineering, Science, or a related field is preferred
• At least 3 years of working experience in the security-related industry, with exposure to project or security management, is preferred
• Experience in event planning, execution and monitoring, including managing budgets, schedules and risks
• Willingness to learn and having a capacity for continual learning
• Ability to adapt to new situations and navigate change effectively

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.