Public Sector Cyber Risk Governance Lead

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX, Singapore's leading Science and Technology agency, is seeking a Senior Manager to govern cyber-risk for ministry‑level critical systems. You will lead governance aligned with the Cybersecurity Act, develop policy guidance, and drive risk assessments with HTDs, ensuring robust resilience and compliance.

You will collaborate with HTX and HTDs to shape the Home Team’s cyber-risk posture, produce management dashboards, and participate in national cyber-policy dialogues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (preferably with Cybersecurity focus).
• CISSP and/or CISM certifications would be advantageous.
• 6+ years of relevant experience, at least 3 in cyber-risk governance or senior cybersecurity roles.
• Deep familiarity with Cybersecurity Act, CCoP, and public-sector cyber policies.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the Ministry's cyber-risk governance model for critical systems.
• Align framework with Cybersecurity Act, CCoP, and WOG/internal policies.
• Lead policy guidance translating requirements into practical risk actions for HTDs.
• Drive annual cyber-risk assessments and produce actionable mitigations.
• Oversee end-to-end governance of critical systems, including designation and record-keeping.
• Produce Sectoral Threat Profile reflecting current risk landscape and priorities.
• Generate dashboard briefings for senior management to inform decisions.
• Contribute to national cyber-policy discussions to ensure feasible requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Policy development

Stakeholder influence

Education

CISSP/CISM certifications

Job description

HTX, Singapore's leading Science and Technology agency, is seeking a Senior Manager to govern cyber-risk for ministry‑level critical systems. You will lead governance aligned with the Cybersecurity Act, develop policy guidance, and drive risk assessments with HTDs, ensuring robust resilience and compliance.

You will collaborate with HTX and HTDs to shape the Home Team’s cyber-risk posture, produce management dashboards, and participate in national cyber-policy dialogues.