You assist in tracking cyber partnerships with the industry and academic institutions.

Manager (Academic)
MINDEF
Permanent
Closing on 04 Jun 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Track cyber partnerships and work with account managers to review the effectiveness of the partnerships and schemes (e.g. Cyber Work-Learn Schemes)
- Actively search for new partnership opportunities
- Propose collaboration ideas with partners
- Execute engagement activities to develop and cultivate new and existing partnerships
- Support the secretariat function for cyber forums
Challenges:
- Working independently and across teams in a high-tempo and dynamic environment
- Staying up-to-date with the fast-changing technology landscape and trends
- Being resourceful and comfortable working with limited information
What we are looking for
- Background in cybersecurity and developing partnerships
- Proficiency in the English language with the ability to distil and summarise complex issues into concise concepts
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking
- Ability to drive initiatives
- Ability to plan and coordinate multiple events/issues simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About MINDEF
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.