You oversee, plan and lead the building of exercise networks, setting up of cyber defence toolsets for exercise, maintaining the computers (servers, end terminals), networking infrastructure (routers, switches), and testbeds/prototypes.

On this, you lead in the architecting network alterations to achieve federation goals between cyber ranges and play crucial role in the exercise network design and creation. You are also responsible for the cyber range infrastructure for exercises, as well as close collaboration with stakeholders to create realistic network environments. You provide technical leadership for building virtual exercise networks using hypervisor and virtualisation solutions (e.g. EXSi, VMware), and manage and maintain the cyber range computer infrastructure. Your challenges lie in having a strong understanding of cyber security and network engineering, as well as staying abreast of new technology developments such as the cloud. You need to work closely with the respective stakeholders, Critical Information Instructure (CII) agencies, academies and/or organisations to understand the technical and operational characteristics of the various networks in order to be able to create similar network environment to support for the different realistic exercises for MINDEF/SAF, Whole-of-Government (WoG) and local/international partners.

You must have a tertiary qualification in Computer Networking, Computer Science, or Cyber-related disciplines or related professional qualifications/certifications, with at least 10 years' working experience in IT and cyber environment. Having ""hands-on-keyboard"" experience and certifications in relevant fields of computing, networking and cyber security is advantageous. Possession of strong technical ability in IT and OT Networks and System methodologies, including a strong knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills, is essential. Having prior experience in cyber fundamentals and/or work in a cyber-environment is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.