IT Security Lead
IT Security Lead
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Job Description
Location: CBD Singapore
Type: 1-year contract (with possible extension)
This is a leadership role youll help set the strategy make big decisions on security and lead responses if anything goes wrong
You are tasked with keeping the company s IT systems and data secure. This includes making sure there are strong security policies protecting against cyber threats and helping the company meet regulations.
Youll work closely with top management and teams across the company to manage risks and improve cybersecurity.
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Job scope:
Leadership
- Set and lead the company s overall IT security plan.
- Advise top leaders on cybersecurity matters.
- Create security rules and make sure everyone follows them.
Help other departments understand and support security goals
Operations
- Manage the IT security budget carefully.
- Track performance like system downtime incident handling speed and vendor performance.
- Make business cases to justify investments in security tools or projects.
Cybersecurity Incident Handling
- Keep improving systems to detect and prevent cyberattacks.
- Monitor for threats and respond quickly if there s a breach.
Measure success with stats like time to fix issues and breaches avoided
Initiative n Innovation
- Stay up to date with new security technologies.
- Make sure all new IT projects include the right security measures.
- Find ways to get better results from security tools and investments.
Compliance
- Identify and manage cybersecurity risks (including third-party/vendor risks).
- Ensure the company follows laws and industry standards (like MAS TRM ISO 27001).
- Regularly check and report on security risks and how they re being handled.
Requirements
Education & Certification
- A degree in Computer Science IT
Added advantage:
Certification :CISSP CISM CISA CRISC or CCSP.
Experience
- 5 years in IT Security n 3years in a leadership role like IT Security Manager or CISO.
Added advantage:
Finance or insurance domain
Skills
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity laws risks and standards.
- Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical people.
- Good leadership and teamwork skills.
- Experience with budgeting and running IT security projects.
What You ll Be Measured On:
- Annual cybersecurity strategy report
- Quarterly risk reports and dashboards
- Performance metrics (e.g. incident handling cost efficiency)
- Budget usage and cost tracking
- Regular reviews of IT security performance and vendor quality
Benefits
Employment Type
Full Time
