IT Security Governance Specialist

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. What The Role Is The mission of Housing & Development Board (HDB) is to provide affordable, quality housing and a great living environment where communities thrive. To achieve its mission, HDB aims to be data-driven to the core and adopt evidence-based decision making in developing better housing policies service, improving service delivery and optimising operations What The Role Is The mission of Housing & Development Board (HDB) is to provide affordable, quality housing and a great living environment where communities thrive. To achieve its mission, HDB aims to be data-driven to the core and adopt evidence-based decision making in developing better housing policies service, improving service delivery and optimising operations What You Will Be Working On ICT Security Governance: Develop And Implement Enterprise-wide ICT Security Programmes As Follows i. Establish the cybersecurity governance structure for HDB to ensure that the security posture is robust, resilient, and pragmatic ii. Enhance and update the IT security policy, standards, procedures so that they are always current against the evolving cyber security landscape iii. Manage the compliance with the GovTech ICT/SS Security Policies, Initiatives, Measures and the relevant Government Instruction Manual to further strengthen the WOG and HDB ICT security posture. iv. Establish the governance and administer the Third-Party Management Policy and Procedure Cybersecurity Awareness Outreach Manage and implement Cybersecurity Awareness Framework to promote IT security awareness and outreach programme as follows: i. Raise HDB management and staff’s security awareness and appreciation of ICT Security to ensure HDB’s information assets are protected. ii. Create good staff cyber security hygiene through regular ICT Security outreach programme such as annual ICT Security Awareness Talk, security advisories, conduct of Phishing exercise, road show. iii. Keep abreast of key technology and skillset in the industry to maintain ICT Security personnel skills development. iv. Identify various channels for the conduct of the security program such as cyber range exercises, technical certification, gamification. Identity & Access Management To establish procedures and standards for the Identity and Access management in HDB as follows: i. To administer and manage the user accounts and privileged access, so as to safeguard the confidentiality of ICT assets and systems in HDB. j. To maintain and manage the access controls to applications on premises and on Cloud. k. Digital Certificate Management Quality Audit and Security Reviews To serve as an independent party to perform quality auditing and report to Management on the observations and recommendations. To conduct regular security reviews on application systems and infrastructure to ensure the HDB’s systems and infrastructure are secured and reliable. You Are Also To keep abreast of the latest industry ICT security practices and technologies as well as emerging threats and vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate controls for implementation to improve the enterprise security posture. lead and/or participate in the adoption of new technological advances and best practices in infrastructure security systems to mitigate security risks What We Are Looking For You should possess a strong background in ICT Security, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering (Computing/Telecommunication), Cybersecurity and/or Digital Forensic or equivalent. At least 1 years of direct and relevant full-time ICT security work experience Preferably possess one or more appropriate IT security certifications, such as CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CISA, CEH, etc Preferably with strong knowledge and experience in information and cybersecurity risks, controls, vulnerability assessment/penetration testing, compliance, and industry IT/cyber security best-practices. Added advantage for candidates with knowledge in any of the following: Domain knowledge of access control; telecommunications and network security; cloud security; Cybersecurity & information security governance and risk management; software development security; cryptography; security architecture and design; operations security; security incident response and management; business continuity and disaster recovery planning; legal regulations, investigations, and compliance; physical (environmental) security Knowledge in IT security principles and IT controls as well as industry best practices and frameworks pertaining to IT Controls (IM8, COBIT, ISO27001/2 etc.)Good understanding of the current IT/Cyber Security landscape Candidate Also Need To to work beyond business hours including weekend when necessary possess good interpersonal and communication skills demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and have good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail have good command of written and oral English Successful candidates will be offered a 1+1 year contract in the first instance. Find out more about a career with HDB at All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Housing & Development Board by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Information Technology Security Specialist” roles. Information Technology - Cyber Security Analyst (Scoot)Information Technology - Cyber Security Specialist (Risk and Governance)IT SECURITY SPECIALIST | INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION IT Security Operations Intern (6 months)IT Compliance & Cybersecurity Analyst, Financial Service (Campus Recruitment 2026)IT Compliance & Cybersecurity Analyst, Financial Service (Campus Recruitment 2025)Security Engineer (SOC Analyst) - Digital