We would like to invite an independent and self-motivated individual who has keen interest in contributing to the growth of a trusted and innovative environment for Singapore’s data economy and society, and the enhancement of Singapore’s international standing as a trusted data hub to join the Data Innovation & Protection Group (DIPG).

Mandatory Skill(s)

• 5+ years in a senior technical role (e.g., Solution Architect, Security Researcher, Privacy Engineer, or Digital Forensic Lead);
• Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field;
• A builder’s mentality – you are driven by technical curiosity and the desire to build a compliant-by-design future for Singapore;
• Keen interest to self-learn and keep up to date with development of data-driven technologies and impact of these technologies on industry and consumers;
• Ability to translate complex engineering, technical concepts and frameworks to a non-technical audience;
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities;
• Certifications: Advanced technical certifications (e.g., CSPO, CHFI, SANS Cybersecurity, CIPT, CDPSE) are highly regarded.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Strong expertise in data protection, privacy engineering, and cybersecurity frameworks (PDPA, GDPR, ISO 27001);
• Hands-on experience in digital forensics, data breach investigations, and root cause analysis;
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability assessment tools like Qualys, CrowdStrike);
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, and Quantum computing with risk assessment perspective;
• Experience in technical research, threat intelligence, and vulnerability analysis;
• Ability to design and develop prototypes / proof of concepts (POCs) for technology evaluation;
• Strong understanding of system architecture, cloud security, and enterprise IT environments;
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills with attention to detail;
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into business and policy recommendations;
• Experience in stakeholder management, technical reporting, and presentations;
• Strong communication skills for advocacy, documentation, and global engagement;
• Familiarity with compliance, regulatory standards, and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage data breach investigations to identify system failures, technical negligence behind complex data failures;
• Distill and present findings and recommendations from complex digital forensic methods and systems to internal stakeholdersTech Intelligence and Innovation;
• Conduct research on vulnerabilities of existing systems and solutions;
• Assess and evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks (such as quantum and AI) to ensure high standards of safety and utility;
• Design and build functional prototypes for new utilities or technology assessmentsAdvocacy and Engagement:;
• Develop technical materials and guides to help organisations ensure new products and services remain compliant and up-to-date;
• Represent the organization in international and domestic technical forums;
• Translate deep engineering findings into strategic recommendations for senior leadership and global standards bodies.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Sandhya Prajapati at sandhya.p@sciente.com quoting the job title.