Cybersecurity VAPT Lead

SM Investments; Pasay; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Investments seeks a Cyber Security Vulnerability professional to lead vulnerability management and remediation across our organization’s retail, banking, and property platforms.

You will drive assessments, automation initiatives, threat monitoring, and risk analysis to maintain a secure, compliant environment. Strong communication and development experience are a plus as you collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of security principles, vulnerability management, and risk analysis.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools, threat intelligence, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily infrastructure and application vulnerability scanning and onboarding.
• Analyze scan results, prepare reports, and coordinate timely remediation.
• Conduct policy compliance scans and maintain updated security records.
• Identify opportunities to automate security processes and develop automation initiatives.
• Perform feasibility studies for new security measures and track threat intel and industry trends.
• Handle risk assessments for new apps, architectures, and exemption requests (WAF, Snyk, whitelisting).
• Provide recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Manage policy configuration, onboarding, firewall rule reviews, and password audits.
• Coordinate remediation activities across teams.

Skills

Security principles

Vulnerability management

Risk analysis

Automation familiarity

Threat intelligence

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Development experience

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Security

Tools

WAF

Snyk

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

At SM Investments, we shape sustainable growth stories that uplift industries and communities. Join one of the Philippines’ leading conglomerates and help safeguard a dynamic ecosystem of retail, banking, and property businesses.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly motivated Cyber Security Vulnerability professional who will lead vulnerability management and remediation efforts across our organization. You will drive assessments, automation, threat monitoring, and risk analysis to ensure a secure and compliant environment.

What You’ll Do:

Vulnerability & Compliance Management

• Lead daily infrastructure and application vulnerability scanning and onboarding
• Analyze scan results, prepare reports, and coordinate timely remediation
• Conduct policy compliance scans and maintain updated security records

Automation & Feasibility

• Identify opportunities to automate security processes
• Develop and improve automation initiatives
• Perform feasibility studies for new security measures
• Track daily threat intel, bulletins, and industry trends
• Handle risk assessments for new apps, architectures, and exemption requests (WAF, Snyk, whitelisting, etc.)
• Provide recommendations to mitigate identified risks

Periodic Security Operations

• Manage policy configuration, onboarding, firewall rule reviews, and password audits
• Coordinate remediation activities across teams

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of security principles, vulnerability management, and risk analysis
• Familiarity with VA tools, threat intelligence, and automation
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Development experience is an advantage
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that protects the digital backbone of one of the country’s largest and most influential conglomerates. If you’re passionate about security, continuous improvement, and high-impact work — we’d love to meet you.