
Manager (Adjudication - Industrial Security)
Military Security Department
Permanent
Closing on 31 Dec 2025
What the role is
You will be part of a team that is responsible for company clearances and will adjudicate whether they meet the security requirements to be involved in defence work.
What you will be working on
You will be required to assess companies of interest to determine their suitability for security clearances. You will also engage key stakeholders in the security clearance process and formulate security clearance frameworks to management regarding clearance decisions.
What we are looking for
You should have a tertiary education in any discipline. You must have good written and verbal communication skills, as well as analytical skills to be able to package large quantities of data in a clear and succinct manner to suit the stakeholders’ needs. You should possess good interpersonal skills, be a team player and able to work independently.
About Military Security Department
The Military Security Department (MSD)’s core business is in Counter Intelligence and internal security for MINDEF/SAF. MSD was formed in 1975 to counter the threats of espionage, subversion and sabotage against MINDEF/SAF. It began with two main entities, namely the Counter Intelligence Branch (CIB) and Field Security Branch (FSB). Over the years, the department has continued to evolve and our roles expanded in tandem with the changing security environment. Today, our roles also include Counter Terrorism and Cyber Security.
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Dec 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Military Security Department or the wider Public Service.