Head of IT Security (Defensive & SecOps) - Banking

Michael Page; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 400.000.000 - 450.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Buku IV bank in Jakarta is looking for a seasoned Security Manager to lead its cybersecurity initiatives. This role involves developing security strategies, managing incident responses, and collaborating with various departments to safeguard the bank’s systems. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, particularly within regulated financial environments, and must demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Opportunity to grow security practice in a large-scale bank

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles focused on defensive security.
• Proven leadership in security operations within a Buku IV financial institution.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CISA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead threat hunting and vulnerability management activities.
• Manage forensic investigations during security breaches.

Skills

Defensive Security

Security Operations

Incident Response

Forensic Analysis

Vulnerability Management

Threat Hunting

Penetration Testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

• Maintain security measures on a highly scalable banking platform
• Work with one of the largest bank

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable buku IV 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 Buku IV 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