Head of Information Security

TLC Technology; Manila; On-site; PHP 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TLC Technology in Manila seeks a hands-on Head of Information Security to lead enterprise-scale cybersecurity strategy and execution across a complex BFSI environment.

You will steer security architecture, threat intelligence, and AI-driven cyber operations, driving governance and collaboration with risk, tech, and product teams to embed security at every layer of operations.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years in cybersecurity leadership within BFSI.
• Proven track record balancing hands-on technical execution with executive-level leadership.
• Expertise across vulnerability management, PAM, cloud security, and threat intelligence.
• Visionary in leveraging AI/ML for cyber defense, transforming operations from manual to intelligent systems.
• Strong people leader, able to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the organization's information security roadmap.
• Lead large-scale programs across network security, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, PAM, and cloud security.
• Champion automation and intelligent systems to multiply team productivity.
• Partner with risk, technology, and product stakeholders to embed security into operations.
• Ensure compliance with global standards while proactively defending against threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Strategic planning

Cloud security

Threat intelligence

PAM / privileged access

Tools

SIEM

Cloud security platforms

Vulnerability management tools

Job description

Head of Information Security - FSI - Manila

We are seeking a hands-on technology leader to drive enterprise-scale cybersecurity strategy and execution across a complex financial services environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead security architecture, threat intelligence, infrastructure hardening, and AI-driven cyber operations in one of the most dynamic sectors.

Key Mandate

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and execute the organization's information security roadmap, aligning with business and regulatory objectives.
• Technical Depth: Lead large-scale programs across network security, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, privileged access, and cloud security.
• AI-Driven Transformation: Champion automation and intelligent systems to multiply team productivity and eliminate manual workflows.
• Collaboration: Partner with risk, technology, and product stakeholders to embed security into every layer of operations.
• Governance & Resilience: Ensure compliance with global standards (NIST, ISO, PCI DSS, FFIEC) while driving proactive defense against evolving threats.

Ideal Candidate

• 12-15+ years in cybersecurity leadership within banking, fintech, or BFSI.
• Proven track record balancing hands-on technical execution with executive-level leadership.
• Expertise across vulnerability management, PAM, cloud security, and threat intelligence.
• Visionary in leveraging AI/ML for cyber defense, transforming operations from manual to intelligent systems.
• Strong people leader, able to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams.