You are responsible for digital forensics investigations to analyse hostile information campaigns.

Manager (Digital Forensics & Investigation)
MINDEF
Permanent
Closing on 29 Jun 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Leverage advanced techniques such as Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigation, digital forensics, narrative and social network analysis as well as machine learning algorithms to identify potential hostile information campaigns
- Generate actionable insights that will inform MINDEF/SAF’s Strategic Communications efforts and potential legislative levers
Challenge(s)
- Grasping and making sense of ongoing developments in the information landscape and develop clear and implementable plans
What we are looking for
- Education in Mass Communications, Social Sciences (e.g. Political Science, International Relations), or Technological or Criminology-related fields (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Criminal Science, Information Engineering)
- Prior experience in intelligence or operations is preferred
- Active interest in Singapore’s political, defence and security developments, other current affairs, and industry technological developments
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Meticulous
- Strong command of both spoken and written English
- Proficiency in Bahasa Melayu or Indonesia or Mandarin is advantageous.
(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.