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Ministry Chief Information Security Officer (MCISO)

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About the role

To enhance infocomm security capabilities in GovTech and the whole-of-government, GovTech will be appointing Chief Security Information Officers (CISO) at the various ministries to oversee infocomm security management. The CISO is responsible for the planning, development and ensuring all implementation of information security strategies and related policies. He/She is also required to follow, implement and refine organisational security policies and best practices in line with regulatory requirements and whole-of-government directions. 

What to Expect:

  • Obtain executive support and provide leadership for the Ministry and its agencies within the information security sphere through development of appropriate cyber security strategies and action plans
  • 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 stake holders to end users and ICT professional
  • 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


How to Succeed:

  • 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 ICT operations, security policies and procedures
  • Good understanding of both IT and business processes and the relationship between them
  • Preferably ‘Certified Information Systems Security Professional’ (CISSP), or ‘Certified Information Systems Auditor’ (CISA) or ‘Certified Information Security Manager’ (CISM) certifications
  • Singaporeans only

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Aplyr's read

Govtech is at the forefront of integrating technology into public services, attracting professionals passionate about improving government efficiency through innovative solutions.

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What's promising

  • Govtech offers opportunities to work on impactful projects that directly enhance public services.
  • The company is involved in diverse sectors, from health promotion to waste management.
  • Govtech provides a platform for tech professionals to contribute to meaningful societal change.

What to watch

  • Navigating government bureaucracy can slow down project implementation and innovation.
  • Limited public information about employee satisfaction and company culture.
  • Potential for political influences to affect project priorities and funding.

Why Govtech

  • Govtech focuses exclusively on the intersection of technology and public service.
  • The company collaborates with various government agencies, offering diverse project experiences.
  • Govtech is uniquely positioned to drive digital transformation within the public sector.

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About Govtech

Government Technology provides news, analysis, and resources for government leaders and technology professionals, focusing on how technology can improve public service.

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