Deputy Director, Development, Digital Information Forensics Coe Closing Today

Description What the role is: HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and integral to the Home Team (HT), HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s front‑line of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment, and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth. The Digital & Information Forensics Centre of Expertise employs cutting‑edge technology and a multi‑disciplinary approach involving on‑scene, laboratory, and digital forensics to maximise evidence recovery and analysis to produce fast and actionable leads for our investigators. Through our push to increase the efficiency of digital forensics support for investigations, we have developed user‑friendly tools to enable front‑line officers to conduct evidence review on their own and generate leads faster. What you will be working on: Manage research in the areas of digital forensics, information forensics and evidence analysis to aid in examination work for criminal investigations. Manage the development of platforms, tools, algorithms, and techniques for extracting, collecting, analysing and interpreting digital evidence from diverse sources. Collaborate with the forward deployed forensics team and investigation units to ensure platforms, tools and techniques are supportive and well‑integrated into the respective workflows to meet forensic and investigative needs. Manage the evaluation and review of commercial solutions, including proof‑of‑concepts, prototyping and pilots to bring in new capabilities. In doing so, liaise with vendors and establish strong working relationships with key partners to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in digital forensics, cloud platforms, artificial intelligence and all relevant fields, and apply the knowledge to the development of new tools and techniques. What we are looking for: Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related discipline Relevant knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous Proficient in cloud technologies and architecture: AWS / Azure / GCP Proficient in digital forensics with experience in utilising a variety of digital forensic software tools for examinations Knowledge of common operating systems (Linux / Android / iOS / macOS / Windows) and related hardware architectures in devices and systems Technical understanding of Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning concepts along with knowledge of analysis techniques in the domain of multimedia, text or blockchain related technologies (e.g. cryptocurrency) will be an advantage Experience in managing projects from initial conceptualisation through to final deployment together with familiarity of Cybersecurity best practices Experience in Agile methodology for product development and management Personal Characteristics & Behaviours: He / She has good analytical and conceptual abilities; has good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders; is motivated and able to work independently and manage a team; can work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. All new appointees will be appointed on a two‑year contract in the first instance. We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 4 week upon closing of the advertisement. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. Please note that you may also be required to declare your vaccination status. About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally‑ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth. #J-18808-Ljbffr Industry Other Category Management & Operations Sub Category Business Development & Strategy