Senior Data Scientist (Cybersecurity)

Assurity Trusted Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions firm in Singapore is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team. In this role, you will utilize advanced data science and machine learning techniques to identify security threats and protect critical assets. You will work collaboratively with business stakeholders and cybersecurity experts while mentoring other engineers. Ideal candidates should have a solid background in anomaly detection and programming skills in Python or R. Join now and be a part of an exciting cybersecurity initiative!

Benefits

Attractive yearly training budget

Annual performance bonus

Contract staff enjoy benefits as permanent employees

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science or machine learning roles, preferably within cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with Python, R, or similar programming languages and relevant ML libraries.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand challenges related to unauthorized privileged access.
• Design and deploy machine learning models to detect anomalous behavior.
• Lead project planning and mentor engineering teams.

Skills

Anomaly detection

Behavioral analytics

Python

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Assurity Trusted Solutions (ATS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Government Technology Agency (GovTech). ATS offers a comprehensive suite of products and services ranging from infrastructure and operational services, governance and assurance services as well as managed processes. In a dynamic digital & cyber landscape where trust & collaboration is key, ATS continues to drive mutually beneficial business outcomes through collaboration with GovTech, government agencies and commercial partners to mitigate cyber risks and bolster security postures.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our cybersecurity team, focusing on detecting and preventing unauthorized privileged access. In this role, you will leverage advanced data science techniques and machine learning models to identify security threats, mitigate risks, and protect critical assets. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, cybersecurity experts, and engineers to deliver actionable insights and production‑ready solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders and cybersecurity teams to deeply understand evolving challenges related to unauthorized privileged access and identify opportunities for data‑driven solutions.
• Design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning models and analytical techniques to detect anomalous behavior and potential security breaches.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate model performance; iterate to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable and reliable production systems that operationalize detection models.
• Lead, mentor, and support the engineering team, fostering their technical growth and development.
• Communicate complex findings and insights clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, driving data‑informed decision‑making.
• Lead project planning and timeline management to ensure timely delivery of analytics solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in data science or machine learning roles, preferably within cybersecurity or fraud detection domains.
• Strong expertise in anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, and classification models.
• Hands‑on experience with Python, R, or similar programming languages and relevant ML libraries (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, especially around privileged access management, threat detection, and risk mitigation.
• Experience working with large‑scale datasets, data pipelines, and cloud environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms.
• Leadership experience, with a track record of managing projects and mentoring team members.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of SIEM tools and their data outputs.
• Experience with unsupervised learning techniques and graph analytics, as well as expertise in prompt engineering for large language models (LLMs) and retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with a passion for continuous learning.

If you are passionate about applying data science to protect organizations from critical security threats and want to lead and mentor a talented team, we would love to hear from you!

Join us and discover a meaningful and exciting career with Assurity Trusted Solutions!

The remuneration package will commensurate with your qualifications and experience. Interested applicants, please click "Apply Now".

We thank you for your interest and please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

By submitting your application, you agree that your personal data may be collected, used and disclosed by Assurity Trusted Solutions Pte. Ltd. (ATS), GovTech and their service providers and agents in accordance with ATS’s privacy statement which can be found at https://www.assurity.sg/privacy.html or such other successor site.

• A wholly‑owned subsidiary of GovTech.
• An attractive yearly training budget and annual performance bonus!
• Contract staff enjoys the same benefits as permanent employees.