Senior Manager (Cybersecurity Oversight)

CAA Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is seeking a senior cybersecurity oversight professional to shape aviation cybersecurity policy and regulation. You will lead a team, oversee compliance programs, and coordinate with stakeholders to strengthen the sector's cyber resilience.

Candidates should have extensive experience in policy, incident response, and regulatory oversight, plus relevant certifications and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 10-15 years of direct cybersecurity experience in policy, incident response and compliance.
• Active professional cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of information security governance and risk management.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement aviation cybersecurity policies and regulations.
• Develop oversight programmes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on resiliency initiatives.
• Plan and conduct cybersecurity exercises for aviation sector.
• Manage responses to cybersecurity incidents and threats.
• Engage with international partners to align standards.
• Keep abreast of industry practices and recommend controls.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Incident response

Regulatory oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Cybersecurity / Information Security / IT / CS / Engineering

Job description

What the role is

Cybersecurity is a critical pillar of CAAS’ work. To ensure that the Singapore air hub remains safe and secure for air travel, every mission-critical system that supports air hub operations must be well-protected and resilient against rapidly evolving, and increasingly complex, cybersecurity threats.

What you will be working on

We are looking for strong and dynamic candidates to be part of the cybersecurity oversight team, within the Cybersecurity Division. As a senior member of the team, you may will be expected to undertake managerial responsibilities for a team of officers. Together, you will carry out cybersecurity oversight of the aviation sector to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements under such as the Cybersecurity Act and associated Cybersecurity Codes of Practice and develop initiatives to further strengthen the cybersecurity regulatory framework for the aviation sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Formulate and implement aviation cybersecurity policies and regulations to ensure the cybersecurity resilience of aviation Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) owners and other regulated entities
• Develop and implement cybersecurity oversight programmes to ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulatory requirements by the aviation sector
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders on cybersecurity resiliency initiatives
• Plan and conduct cybersecurity exercises for the aviation sector to improve operational readiness against a rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape
• Manage and coordinate aviation sector-responses to cybersecurity incidents and threats
• Participate in international meetings and engage key international partners in developing international standards and other collaboration initiatives in aviation cybersecurity; and
• Keep abreast of the latest industry cybersecurity practices and technologies, as well as emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and recommend appropriate controls and solutions for implementation to enhance aviation cybersecurity posture

What we are looking for

• Trained in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering (Computing / Telecommunication) or equivalent
• At least 10-15 years of direct and relevant full-time cybersecurity work experience in policy formulation, incident response, and management, regulatory oversight, and compliance
• Possess an active professional certification in Cybersecurity or Information Security from ISACA, (ISC)2 or equivalent will be an advantage
• Strong domain knowledge of information security governance and risk management, controls, vulnerability assessment/penetration testing, compliance, business continuity, investigations, system architecture and design, legal, and industry IT/OT and cyber security best-practices.
• Able to show understanding of the relationship between cybersecurity and the broader business goals and objectives
• Self-motivated and independent, a good team player with well-rounded skillset and can-do attitude
• Able to work with different stakeholders to bring them together to achieve targeted outcomes
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, presentation, and analytical skills

Note: Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance, and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.