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Head of Cyber Security

Job description

Our client is a prestigious regional financial services institution with over 75 years of history. Headquartered in Singapore, they also enjoy a strong presence across Asia including Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia. Due to headcount expansion, they are currently seeking a Head of Cyber Security to join the Key Technology Leadership team for its subsidiary. Reporting to the Group Head of Technology, you will play a pivotal role in defining and managing the firm's Cyber Security roadmap and blueprint to align with its digital and cloud transformation journey.
As part of the firm's cloud first strategy, you will be responsible for the architecture and implementation of security solutions across multi cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. You will also collaborate closely with the wider Technology and business teams to ensure that all security requirements for the systems are aligned with its policies and frameworks, whilst supporting the firm's overall cyber security strategy.

 

Responsibilities

  • Enterprise InfoSec (IS) Strategy: Establish and execute the Enterprise InfoSec (IS) strategy and roadmap

  • Security Solutions Architecture: Design and develop security solutions for on-premise and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) using fluent cloud security services. Develop and implement secure cloud architectures for various platforms

  • Security Advisory Services: Offer expert security advice and act as a trusted advisor on cloud platforms

  • IT Security Guidelines: Create, update, and improve IT Security checklists and guidelines

  • Third-Party Security Assessments: Oversee third-party IS due diligence for service suppliers, including onsite evaluations

  • Technology Risk Assessments: Perform Technology Security Risk Assessments throughout system lifecycles to identify and mitigate risks

  • Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to security frameworks and standards such as CIS, NIST, PCI/DSS, SOC 2

  • IT Security Risk Management: Enhance processes for effective IT Security risk management. Identify risks in the Tech Obsolescence Risk program. Conduct regular risk analysis, vulnerability scanning and testing

  • Security Posture Analysis: Lead initiatives to analyse and improve security posture across various network layers and sources

  • Incident Response: Manage and respond to security incidents effectively

  • Regulatory Compliance: Communicate with regulators like MAS and ensure compliance with external and internal requirements

  • Security Training and Awareness: Implement security awareness programs and training for employees

  • Staying Informed on Security Trends: Keep abreast of security trends and emerging threats to protect the organisation

 

Requirements

  • Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or in a similar field of study

  • 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in Cyber Security, with minimum 5 to 7 years of security architecture experience implementing security solutions on public cloud platforms such AWS, Azure or GCP

  • Proven hands-on experience in working closely with various technology teams to perform Technology Risk Assessments across multiple platforms

  • Experience dealing directly with regulators from MAS, BNM, HKMAS etc.

  • Holding professional qualifications such as CISSP / CISM / CEH will be advantageous

  • Possess strong understanding on key aspects of IT lifecycle such as strategic planning, application development, implementation & support, IT infrastructure and operations, vendor management, IT audit, risk management and business continuity planning

  • Certifications in AWS/Azure/GCP will be a big plus

  • Proven effective communicator with the ability to work with senior stakeholders and wider business team

 

Benefits

  • Medical coverage

  • Generous bonus payout

 

Salary: Up to SGD260,000 per annum (negotiable)

 

If you are interested in this role. please send in your application to daniel@tenten-partners.com. We regret only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

TENTEN Partners is an equal opportunity firm and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.