Senior Cyber Crisis Preparedness Leader — Policy & Resilience

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) is seeking a Senior Assistant Director, Cyber Crisis Preparedness to enhance resilience against cyber threats. You will evolve crisis preparedness, design adaptive response playbooks, and coordinate with HTX, CSA and government partners to respond and recover from cyber crises.

Ideal candidates hold advanced cybersecurity certifications (CISSP/CISM), possess 8+ years of relevant experience, and can lead cross-agency initiatives while communicating

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM would be advantageous.
• 8+ years of working experience, with at least 3 years in cybersecurity or policy governance.
• Familiarity with the Cybersecurity Act, Cybersecurity Code of Practice (CCoP) and public sector policies is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills; able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance matters with HTDs and HTX; report to authorities and senior management.
• Lead annual cybersecurity risk assessment as mandated by Cybersecurity Act.
• Perform risk assessments on non-compliance or deviations.
• Provide proactive updates on compliance and health status to MHA senior management.
• Maintain and update the Security & Emergency Sector Cyber Defence Plan and Threat Profile.
• Participate in CSA cybersecurity initiatives and national cyber exercises.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Risk assessment

Policy coordination

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity Act familiarity

CCoP familiarity

Written communication

Education

CISSP

CISM

BSc in CS/CE or equivalent

Job description

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) is seeking a Senior Assistant Director, Cyber Crisis Preparedness to enhance resilience against cyber threats. You will evolve crisis preparedness, design adaptive response playbooks, and coordinate with HTX, CSA and government partners to respond and recover from cyber crises.

Ideal candidates hold advanced cybersecurity certifications (CISSP/CISM), possess 8+ years of relevant experience, and can lead cross-agency initiatives while communicating