Deputy Director (Cyber Analysis & Operations)
LocationMPA-mTower Block
Also in1 Maritime Square, Singapore 099253
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience12–15 yrs
DepartmentCybersecurity Analysis and Operations
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
12–15+ years in cybersecurity, with 7+ years leading SOC operations
Deep expertise in IT/OT convergence, CII protection, red teaming, and incident management
Proficiency in SIEM, EDR, NDR, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, and cyber tools
Strong executive communication for board-level reporting and crisis leadership
Experience in Singapore government/critical infrastructure cybersecurity
Background in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GCIH/GCIA), or equivalent
Skills
SIEM
EDR
NDR
SOAR
threat intelligence platforms
cyber tools
AI-driven analytics
SIEM/EDR enhancements
MariOT testbed
[What the role is]
The Deputy Director of Cybersecurity Analysis and Operations Department leads the strategic and operational direction of MPA’s Maritime Cyber Assurance and Operations Centre (MCAOC), ensuring 24/7 protection of MPA digital systems. This executive role drives cyber defense for port operations, vessels, onshore IT/OT systems, and national maritime resilience, collaborating with industry, government agencies, and international partners to counter evolving threats.
[What you will be working on]
The key duties and responsibilities are to:
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Provide executive leadership for 24/7 MCAOC operations, including real-time threat monitoring, anomaly detection, incident response, and recovery for maritime IT/OT environments.
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Develop and execute security operations centre (SOC) strategy, integrating cyber threat intelligence, red teaming, threat hunting, and AI-driven analytics to safeguard port operations, vessels, and offshore assets.
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Establish and maintain cyber incident response frameworks, playbooks, and sectoral-level exercises (e.g., TTX simulations) for maritime critical information infrastructure (CII) protection.
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Oversee convergence of IT/OT cybersecurity requirements with Integrated Operations Centre, enterprise architecture, and CII owners for holistic risk management.
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Drive automation, SOAR, SIEM/EDR enhancements, and data linkages for early warning of cyber threats impacting navigational safety and business continuity.
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Lead investigations, vulnerability assessments, and remediation for MPA digital systems and CII partners, ensuring compliance with Singapore cybersecurity regulations and standards.
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Deliver executive dashboards and reports on SOC metrics (MTTD/MTTR), threat trends, and resilience posture to MPA CISO, leadership and national stakeholders.
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Foster partnerships with industry, research community, and international ports for information sharing and operational enhancements.
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Build and mentor a high-performing SOC team, emphasizing maritime-specific skills in OT/ICS security and Maritime Shipboard Operational Technology (MariOT) testbed training initiatives.
[What we are looking for]
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Background in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
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12–15+ years in cybersecurity, with 7+ years leading SOC operations.
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Deep expertise in IT/OT convergence, CII protection, red teaming, and incident management.
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Proficiency in SIEM, EDR, NDR, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, and cyber tools.
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Strong executive communication for board-level reporting and crisis leadership.
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Experience in Singapore government/critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
Nice to have
Preferred Qualifications
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Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GCIH/GCIA), or equivalent.
Key Success Indicators
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Enhanced MTTD/MTTR and zero major incidents impacting port operations.
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High team maturity, retention, and contributions to sectoral and national cyber exercises
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