Senior Cyber Defense & Operations Leader

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI); Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) seeks a seasoned cybersecurity professional to oversee and elevate security operations across the Bank, focusing on threat and vulnerability management, IAM, DLP, network security, and penetration testing. The role drives risk mitigation, compliance adherence, and continuous improvement to strengthen the Bank’s overall cybersecurity posture.

The position partners with engineering, infrastructure, and technology teams to enhance security capabilities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, information security, vulnerability management, or related domains.
• Experience leading security initiatives and projects.
• Strong knowledge of Threat & Vulnerability Management, IAM, PAM, DLP, Network Security, and Incident Response.
• Familiarity with cloud security, security operations platforms, and regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST).

Responsibilities

• Manage security incident investigations, remediation activities, root cause analysis, and response Actions.
• Conduct security risk assessments for IT initiatives, infrastructure changes, systems, and services, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive strategic security improvement initiatives and projects, collaborating with engineering, infrastructure, and technology teams.
• Optimize cybersecurity processes, controls, and workflows, promoting cross-functional collaboration to improve operational efficiency and resilience.

Skills

Threat & Vulnerability Management

IAM

Privileged Access Management

DLP

Network Security

Penetration Testing

Incident Response

Cloud Security

ISO 27001

NIST

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ServiceNow Security Operations

Job description

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) seeks a seasoned cybersecurity professional to oversee and elevate security operations across the Bank, focusing on threat and vulnerability management, IAM, DLP, network security, and penetration testing. The role drives risk mitigation, compliance adherence, and continuous improvement to strengthen the Bank’s overall cybersecurity posture.

The position partners with engineering, infrastructure, and technology teams to enhance security capabilities and