Ministry Chief Information Security Officer

What the role is GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg. What you will be working on The Cyber Security Group (CSG) is the cybersecurity arm of GovTech. CSG is committed to create a digital government that is safe and secure. CSG delivers technical and operational capabilities to counteract cyber threats, provides thought leadership on transformative cybersecurity governance and policies and to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of government agencies in a manner that is sustainable, pragmatic, and effective. To enhance infocomm security capabilities in GovTech and the Whole-of-Government (WOG), GovTech appoints Chief Security Information Officers (CISO) at the various ministries to oversee infocomm security management. The CISO is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of information security strategies and related policies. He/She is also required to follow, implement and refine organizational security policies and best practices in line with regulatory requirements and whole-of-government directions. What you will be working on Provide leadership for the Ministry and its agencies within the information security sphere through development of appropriate cyber security strategies and action plans Obtain executive support and formulate information security goals and establish policies, standards and procedures in line with whole-of-government cyber security directions Develop the culture of appropriate cyber security risk assessment and risk acceptance across from stake holders to end users and ICT professionals Ensure cyber security compliance to whole-of-government policies and standards Review, endorse and align information security and develop risk management and mitigation plans Advise management on the appropriate cyber security solutions and technologies to be deployed Align IT needs with the strategic cyber security direction of whole-of-government Implement change management process to keep up with evolving cyber threat landscape What we are looking for Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Ability to work with cross-functional, multi-disciplined team to formulate, institute and monitor security policies and procedures At least 10 years of management experience related to information security and working knowledge of security policies and procedures Good understanding of both IT and business processes and the relationship between them Singaporeans only GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe it is key to innovation. Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best. Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers. #J-18808-Ljbffr