Senior Manager / Manager (ICT Project Management)

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, architect, solution, develop and maintain ICT systems supporting cybersecurity operations.
• Perform risk assessment for the ICT systems and review of government security policies and guidelines to ensure that security controls commensurate the system’s security classification and cybersecurity risk levels.
• Ensure that the operational requirements for the ICT systems is accurately translated to requirements to the system vendors engaged to support the development and maintenance of the ICT system.
• Work with the data analytics and operations teams to ensure that the requirements for ICT system’s functions and performance aligns with their needs.
• Ensure that the ICT systems are compliant with government security policies and guidelines, fulfil all business requirements and are adequately tested, patched, and securely configured at all times.
• Manage the vendors supporting the ICT system’s infrastructure, including servers, network, applications as well as the facilities management support to ensure system availability and uptime as per service level agreement.
• Ensure timely rectification of system vulnerabilities and smooth rollout of all firmware or software updates and patches for the systems.
• Perform routine security checks on the ICT system to ensure that government security requirements are fulfilled.
• Oversee the conduct of pre-commissioning security testing, reviews and/or audits.
• Oversee and manage all funding and assets related to the ICT systems developed.
• Develop documentations required for hand-over of the business application(s) to the IMDA user or operations team.
• Lead the operationalisation of the ICT system(s).
• Evaluate, process and execute all system change requests raised.
• Manage stakeholders’ expectations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least a Degree in Computer Science / Computing / Information Technology or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of relevant working experience in developing, deploying and managing ICT applications or systems on various operating platforms (e.g. Windows, Linux), virtualization platforms (e.g. HyperV, VMware), and software-defined networking platforms.
• Knowledge of network connectivity architecture (e.g. WAN, LAN), tools, technologies, and data centre management is required.
• Knowledge of appropriate configurations for security products’ such as network firewalls, privilege access and identity management solutions, etc is required.
• Knowledge and implementation experience of the Government Instruction Manual for IT Management (IM8) and WOG baseline standards, particularly for networking related policies and procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of big data analytics platform will be beneficial.
• Familiar with cloud deployment models and application security in cloud environment is preferred.
• Candidates with minimally ITIL foundation certificate in IT service management, and CISSP is preferred.
• Proficiency with coding and scripting languages such as C++, Java, Python, etc, and Linux CLI will have an added advantage.
• Understand threat models and security risks for ICT systems processing big data.
• Experience in leading a team, managing multiple vendors and engaging senior stakeholders is preferred.
• Able to work independently or in team.
• Able to show motivation and initiative, problem-solve, be flexible, and handle multiple projects.
• Possess strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Possess good written, communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with government security requirements and/or processes (e.g. procurement) will have an added advantage.

Position will commensurate with experience. 

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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