GovTech

Government

AgencyChiefInformationSecurityOfficer

S$220–350k ~AI est. Singapore, Singapore
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Agency Chief Information Security Officer at GovTech. Skills: Information security management, Cybersecurity governance, Cloud security, Risk management. Lead cybersecurity function. Support digital transformation”

Industry & Context.

Government
Problems you'll solve

Risk assessment; Threat assessment; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Singaporeans only

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Computer Science, 8-10 years management experience, Solid grasp of ICT operations, Solid grasp of security policies, Solid grasp of business processes, Knowledge of security by design, Experience in security by design, Review of system architecture, DevSecOps practices, Infrastructure as Code tools, Securing CI/CD pipelines, Understanding cloud service models, Understanding core cloud services, Understanding modern cloud-native architectures, Identify cybersecurity risks, Assess risk impact, Assess risk likelihood, Evaluate existing controls, Recommend mitigation strategies, Understanding emerging threats, Understanding emerging technologies, Translate risk into business impact, Understanding compliance requirements, Identify potential violations, Communicate cyber security topics, CISSP certification

Nice to Have

Other related certifications, CISM certification, CCSP certification, GCIH certification

What You'll Do.

Lead cybersecurity function

Support digital transformation

Ensure digital resilience

Formulate cybersecurity strategies

Implement cybersecurity strategies

Align with business goals

Enhance risk management

Conduct risk assessments

Consult on risk management

Endorse risk mitigation plans

Govern security posture

Enhance security posture

Maintain ICT asset visibility

Maintain ICT asset oversight

Maintain security architecture visibility

Maintain security architecture oversight

Maintain cybersecurity operations visibility

Maintain cybersecurity operations oversight

Develop incident response plan

Maintain incident response plan

Develop incident response playbooks

Maintain incident response playbooks

Plan security exercises

Design security exercises

Conduct security exercises

Lead incident investigation

Manage ICT security incidents

Provide advisory on technologies

Recommend cybersecurity technologies

Ensure secure by design development

Ensure security control compliance

Develop cybersecurity awareness programmes

Maintain cybersecurity awareness programmes

Develop cybersecurity training programmes

Maintain cybersecurity training programmes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with stakeholders; Collaborate with agency management; Collaborate with agency project teams; Collaborate with outsourced vendors; Work with multi-functional teams; Work with multi-disciplined teams

Communication Scope

Communicate cyber security topics

Process & Methodology

Risk management

Full Job Description

GovTech supports various Government Agencies in carrying out ICT delivery services and appoints Agency Chief Information Security Officers (ACISO) to oversee information security management within these agencies. The ACISO is a leadership role that requires technical proficiency demonstrated in multiple cybersecurity domains. The role demands knowledge and/or practical experience in most of the domains below: Cybersecurity Governance frameworks, Security Operations including incident response, Architecture design and threat risk assessment, Security Testing. The ACISO must possess technical understanding of both on-premises infrastructure security and cloud security architectures across major platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, and GCP), including their native security features, identity management systems, and security control implementations. [What you will be working on] Emplaced in public agencies and reporting to the agency’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Ministry Family CISO, you will collaborate with various stakeholders (GovTech HQ teams, Agency management, Agency project teams, and outsourced vendors) and will be responsible to: Lead the agency-level cybersecurity function in supporting agency digital transformation initiatives whilst ensuring digital resilience of agency systems. Formulate and implement agency cybersecurity strategies, policies and work plans, ensuring continuous alignment with Ministry Family's business strategic goals Review and enhance risk management through threat-based risk assessments, risk mitigations, risk monitoring and reporting. Provide consultation and endorse risk management and mitigation plans from agency’s project teams. Govern and enhance the agency's security posture by maintaining visibility and oversight of ICT assets, security architectures, and cybersecurity operations code of practices. Develop and maintain incident response plan and playbooks. This involves planning, designing and conduct of security incident respon

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