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Cybersecurity Professional

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

SingaporePermanent

Posted 10 Jul 2025

About this role

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD’s critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans. Join our team of cybersecurity professionals, led by our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and play a vital role in protecting ISD's ICT systems and information assets. Risk assessment is at the heart of what we do. We seek individuals with technical expertise, analytical and communication skills to help our stakeholders make informed decisions about security risks. As a Cybersecurity Professional, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other government agencies on complex cybersecurity issues and play a part in shaping policies and strategies. You will also work closely with our internal stakeholders and directly contribute in one of the focus areas and roles: 1) Security Consultant You will advise our project teams on building secure systems and implementing effective security controls. This involves working closely with them to incorporate their requirements into secure system designs to mitigate security risks that you identified. 2) Policy Developer You will adopt a broad perspective in developing security requirements to safeguard our systems. You will help contextualise and actualise Government policies with respect to our operations and risk profile. You will also engage our stakeholders to promote security awareness and understanding security risks 3) Security Administrator You will administer our cybersecurity infrastructure and capabilities to ensure that they operate reliably. You will work with our project teams to review their technical design and streamline the onboarding process for their systems. 4) Security Auditor You will assess the security controls and practices of our systems objectively. You will also work with the system owners to plan the corrective actions and report your findings to our senior management. 5) Incident Responder You will monitor our environment and investigate suspicious activities on our systems. This includes optimising the detection rules of our security platforms to ensure that our security operations are effective and sustainable. 6) Penetration Tester You will conduct tests using a variety of tools to discover vulnerabilities in our systems and networks. You will also run incident management exercises to put our incident response readiness to the test. • Relevant security-related certifications such as CISA, CISSP, GCIH and OSCP would be an advantage. • Able to collaborate with different teams, and independently manage and deliver assignments • Have a strong sense of responsibility and accountability • Only Singaporeans need apply We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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What does a Cybersecurity Professional at MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) do?

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A …

How much does a Cybersecurity Professional at MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) pay?

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Is this Cybersecurity Professional role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

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