Head of IT Security (Defensive & SecOps) - Banking

Michael Page; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 1.326.479.000 - 1.989.720.000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks an experienced cybersecurity leader to develop and enhance a security strategy for a large-scale bank in Jakarta. The role requires over 10 years in cybersecurity, especially in a banking environment, and strong skills in incident response and threat hunting. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a well-respected financial institution.

Benefits

Opportunity to grow security practice in a large-scale bank

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles focused on defensive security and incident response.
• Proven experience leading security operations in a bank or regulated financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a preventive security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate to align IT security initiatives with enterprise goals.
• Lead vulnerability management and penetration testing programs.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Forensic Analysis

Security Operations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST

CISSP

CISM

CEH

CISA

Job description

Maintain security measures on a highly scalable banking platform

Work with one of the largest banks

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable bank.

Job Description

• Develop and execute a comprehensive preventive security strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, risk management, compliance, and other departments to align IT security initiatives with broader enterprise goals.
• Lead threat hunting activities and ensure comprehensive vulnerability management and penetration testing programs are in place to preemptively identify and mitigate risks.
• Lead the development and continuous enhancement of the bank's Incident Response Plan, ensuring readiness to rapidly respond to security incidents, breaches, and other emergencies.
• Manage forensic investigations in the event of security breaches and lead the post-incident recovery and remediation processes.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles with a focus on defensive security, security operations, and incident response.
• Proven experience in leading security operations in a bank or highly regulated financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.), vulnerability management, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and penetration testing.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CISA are a plus
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities with an ability to lead cross-functional security teams.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to grow security practice in a large-scale bank