Cybersecurity Specialist
Cybersecurity Specialist
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An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose to Empower Every Generation connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every hello at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives growth and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So when you say hello to us you are really empowered to sayHello BIG Possibilities.
Be a Part of Something BIG!
We create great technology that can change the future and were looking for people to be part of our digital and 5G journey. If you like to work in a dynamic leading communications technology group to deliver innovations and excellence across the region come join our digital software engineering data and cyber security teams!
We are seeking a visionary Group-Level Cybersecurity Strategist to lead the strategic response to emerging technology risks across our enterprise. This role sits at the group level focusing on anticipating and shaping the organizations approach to cybersecurity threats and opportunities arising from emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) quantum computing and deepfake technologies. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight guide OpCos (operating companies) on best practices and ensure the group remains resilient and competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Make an Impact by
Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Groups cyber transformation strategy with emphasis on AI quantum and deepfake resilience.
- Support the creation of a forward-looking cybersecurity vision aligned with emerging technology trends and business objectives.
- Design and maintain multi-year strategic roadmaps for emerging technology risk management.
- Lead or co-lead high-impact initiatives (e.g. AI red teaming quantum readiness pilots deepfake detection) to drive resilience and innovation.
- Partner with OpCos to align initiatives with strategic objectives and track progress via defined cyber resilience metrics.
Innovation & Research Enablement
- Guide research and analysis on advanced security solutions for AI quantum and deepfake threats in partnership with academia industry and government.
- Identify evaluate and pilot cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies with potential for group-wide adoption.
- Promote a culture ofxperimentation and innovation to maintain cyber readiness and competitive advantage.
- Conduct horizon scanning to proactively identify disruptive technologies and threats.
Policy & Governance Advisory
- Assess group cybersecurity policies to ensure alignment with emerging threat landscapes.
- Recommend updates and enhancements based on evolving risk trends and best practices.
- Support drafting and refinement of policies where existing frameworks do not yet address emerging technology use cases
- Contribute insights during governance and review cycles to inform decision-makers across the Group.
Advanced Cyber Technology Exploration
- Evaluate and assess advanced technologies related to AI (e.g. GenAI LLMs) quantum computing and deepfakes.
- Participate in pilots and research programs to test technical readiness and applicability.
- Identify opportunities to integrate advanced technologies into the Groups cyber resilience roadmap.
Programme Reporting & Workforce Development
- Track and report progress of strategic cybersecurity initiatives to senior stakeholders.
- Identify and address workforce capability gaps across OpCos for emerging technologies.
- Recommend skillset developments in workforce development framework for security for emerging technologies.
- Support knowledge-sharing and group-wide uplift through workshops training and collaboration platforms.
Program Delivery & Execution
- Drive delivery of emerging technology-related cyber initiatives by managing timelines risks and dependencies.
- Develop and maintain project plans schedules and resource allocations.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment to resilience goals.
- Ensure outcomes are measurable and contribute to group-level strategic objectives.
Budget & Resource Stewardship
- Assist in planning and managing budgets for emerging tech-related cyber programs.
- Recommend resource allocation strategies to optimize cost scale and talent effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with cybersecurity trends tools and practices to inform decision-making.
- Drive improvements in security operations tooling and methodology through innovation.
- Evaluate new technologies for group-wide implementation to strengthen cyber capabilities.
- Define metrics to assess innovation impact and return on security investment.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
- Act as a trusted advisor to Group C-suite Board and senior leaders on cyber risks tied to emerging technologies.
- Lead cross-OpCo forums to harmonize cybersecurity standards and share best practices.
- Represent the Group in external forums industry roundtables and regulatory engagements.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g. Legal IT Finance) to align cybersecurity strategy with enterprise-wide goals.
- Foster alignment and awareness of cybersecurity priorities across the Group.
Skills for Success
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in cybersecurity including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or strategic advisory role.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering large-scale cybersecurity projects and programs to successful completion.
- Experience in work with advanced cyber technologies including security for generative AI/LLM models quantum computing and deepfake countermeasures is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks standards and regulations (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 GDPR etc.).
- Familiarity with emerging cyber threats and innovative defenses particularly in advanced technology areas.
- Excellent project management skills with certifications such as PMP Prince2 or equivalent preferred.
- Strong capability to develop and implement project plans schedules and budgets while effectively managing risks and resources.
- Cybersecurity Certifications CISSP CRISC CISM PMP or similar relevant certifications.
- Exceptional leadership collaboration and team management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including subsidiaries in a conglomerate or multi-subsidiary environment.
- Strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills especially in dynamic and high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with a proven track record of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong capacity to present complex ideas and strategies in an accessible manner for varied audiences.
Rewards that Go Beyond
- Full suite of health and wellness benefits
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Internal mobility opportunities
Your Career Growth Starts Here. Apply Now!
We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for our employees & customers and will require all prospective employees to be fully vaccinated.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
