Job Description

What the role is
The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) seeks to transform delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view. We put citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. We also develop the Smart Nation infrastructure, applications and facilitate work with our key beneficiaries to co-develop technologies. Join us as we support Singapore’s vision of building a Smart Nation. A nation of possibilities empowered through info-communications technology and related engineering. We support various Agencies across the Government in carrying out ICT delivery services. The appointment of the Agency Chief Security Information Officers (ACISO) will ensure security is well-considered in ICT and digitalisation matters, ultimately uplifting infocomm security capabilities in an Agency. The ACISO will lead all aspects of infocomm security management by planning, recommending and implementing those strategies and policies. He/She is also required to follow, implement and refine organisation wide policies and globally accepted practices aligned with regulatory requirements and whole-of-government directions. Are you looking for a leadership role in your next cybersecurity career? If so, then this role provides the driver's seat and a highly visible exposure in cybersecurity management.
What you will be working on
• Provide leadership within the information security sphere through development of cyber security strategies and action plans • Acquire executive level support and formulate information security goals and establish policies, standards and procedures in line with whole-of-government cyber security directions • Provide security governance, compliance by implementing cyber security risk assessment and risk acceptance at the management or executive level by considering whole-of-government policies and standards. Review, endorse, develop risk management and mitigation plans. • Provide advisory on the appropriate cyber security solutions and technologies to be deployed • Develop security awareness programmes and defined processes for Threat and Incident Management • Plan, design and conduct security incident response workshops and exercises (table-top exercises, simulation and drills) • Ensure secure ICT development life cycle, security controls implementation and asset management • Align IT needs with the strategic cyber security direction of Whole-of-Government

What we are looking for
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related Technology based education • Good interpersonal and partner/ executive leadership skills • Ability to work with multi-functional, multi-disciplined teams to formulate, institute real time awareness of security posture and baseline • At least 5-8 years of management experience related to information security and solid grasp of ICT operations, security policies, business processes and the relationship between them • Certifications are encouraged and demonstrate continuous learning and intake of standard methodologies applicable for this role. Eg. CISSP/ CISM/ CISA certifications. • We believe in being Agile, Bold and Collaborative, and are looking for people who identify with these values • Singaporeans only
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company as we believe that diversity is essential to innovation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. This includes generous leave benefits to meet your work-life needs. We trust that you will get the job done wherever you are, and whatever works best for you – so work from home or take a break to exercise if you need to*. We also believe it’s meaningful for you to keep honing your craft in the constantly-evolving tech landscape, so we provide and support a plethora of in-house and external learning and development opportunities all year round
*Subject to the nature of your job role that might require you to be onsite during fixed hours