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Lead, Cybersecurity Engineer, SingpassGovTech Singapore · Singapore, Singapore
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Lead, Cybersecurity Engineer, Singpass

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-01 Singapore, Singapore Full-time Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market S$8,000–S$13,000/mo

About the Company

The Government Technology Agency (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. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions. GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. 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. At Singpass, we aim to provide reliable digital identity for Singapore that streamlines transactions, enables businesses, and protects against fraud. This involves improving the online transaction experience with Singpass and Corppass while keeping it secure. It includes everything from building better frontend applications for residents and keeping an eye on fraudulent transactions to improving internal operations and working with our partners. What you will be working on: As an Lead Cybersecurity Engineer , your job will be to: We are looking for someone who can independently lead a credible and effective assurance function that gives the organisation confidence in the security of its products and practices, and who can operate effectively across a complex, multi-product environment. In This Role, You Will Own and drive assurance impact across the digital ide

Requirements

  • ● 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong background in VAPT, secure architecture reviews, and threat modelling across software products
  • ● Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity assurance functions or teams and driving assurance programmes end-to-end
  • ● Proven hands-on expertise in conducting and overseeing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across complex, multi-product or multi-service environments
  • ● Experience leading secure architecture reviews and threat modelling exercises, with a track record of surfacing meaningful risk early in the product lifecycle
  • ● Possess the OSCP certification, or other equivalent or advanced certifications
  • ● Working knowledge of cybersecurity GRC, including familiarity with relevant frameworks such as IM8, NIST CSF, or equivalent
  • ● Experience working closely with software engineering and product teams to translate assurance findings into remediation outcomes
  • ● Strong ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across engineering, product, and policy teams, including at the senior leadership level
  • ● Track record of operating with high autonomy in fast-moving environments, including work that goes beyond defined scope

Benefits

  • ● GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.
  • ● Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programs.
  • ● We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.
  • ● Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.
  • ● Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech