Head of Cyber Incident Response & Security Ops

East West Banking Corporation; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive salary

Incentives and recognition

Mentorship by industry experts

Clear career progression

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation in Makati seeks a Security Incident Management Head to lead day-to-day cybersecurity operations, detect threats, and drive the program's strategy to strengthen the bank's security posture. You will oversee incident response, guide playbooks, and ensure effective containment, eradication, and recovery across evolving cyber threats, while mentoring a skilled security team.

The role requires leadership, strong communication with diverse stakeholders, and a track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Management, or MIS or equivalent experience.
• Certifications in security management, risk, and compliance preferred.
• Experience managing vendors and consultants with strong deliverables.
• Proven leadership in complex IT programs and incident management in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Manage cybersecurity incidents to ensure swift and effective responses.
• Oversee incident response with coordinated containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Establish planning and training including tabletop exercises for threat response.
• Build and mentor teams of security experts in detection, response, and recovery.

Skills

Leadership

Incident management

Vendor management

Communication

Security strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Management, or MIS

Job description

East West Banking Corporation in Makati seeks a Security Incident Management Head to lead day-to-day cybersecurity operations, detect threats, and drive the program's strategy to strengthen the bank's security posture. You will oversee incident response, guide playbooks, and ensure effective containment, eradication, and recovery across evolving cyber threats, while mentoring a skilled security team.

The role requires leadership, strong communication with diverse stakeholders, and a track record