Business Development Cyber Security

PhillipCapital; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PhillipCapital in Singapore seeks a strategic Cybersecurity Consultant to lead business development and deliver CREST-compliant penetration testing, AI- and RPA-enhanced security solutions in a hybrid Singapore role.

You will engage clients across financial Services, healthcare and technology, drive go-to-market strategies, manage full sales cycles, and translate findings into tailored, regulatory-aligned security programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in business development, sales, or consulting within cybersecurity.
• CREST CRT and CPSA certifications preferred.
• Experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage target clients across financial services, healthcare, technology, and professional services sectors.
• Develop go-to-market strategies for cybersecurity offerings, including AI-powered threat detection and RPA-enabled audit automation.
• Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation, solution presentation, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
• Perform penetration testing (VAPT) across web, mobile, cloud, and infrastructure environments.
• Generate detailed technical and executive reports with risk analysis and actionable remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with pentesters and technical teams to deliver client engagements and integrate findings into tailored solutions.
• Apply knowledge of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and secure coding practices to assess and improve client environments.
• Integrate AI and RPA into cybersecurity operations to enable automated triage, evidence collection, and compliance reporting.
• Lead thought leadership and represent the company at industry events to build brand visibility.

Skills

Business development

Cybersecurity consulting

Penetration testing

VAPT

Automation & AI in security

RPA tools

AI security tools

OWASP Top 10

MITRE ATT&CK

PDPA & MAS TRM

ISO 27001

Communication & negotiation

Education

CREST CRT

CPSA

Tools

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Power Automate

XDR

SOAR

Job description

We are seeking a strategic, technically adept Cybersecurity Consultant to lead business development efforts and drive innovation in Singapore’s cybersecurity landscape. This hybrid role blends consultative sales, CREST-accredited penetration testing, and the promotion of AI- and RPA-enhanced cybersecurity solutions. The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, deliver tailored technical solutions, and champion automation-driven security transformation across regulated industries.

Responsibilities:

Business Development & Consulting

• Identify and engage target clients across financial services, healthcare, technology, and professional services sectors.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for cybersecurity offerings, including AI-powered threat detection and RPA-enabled audit automation.
• Manage the full sales cycle: lead generation, solution presentation, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
• Conduct client needs assessments and propose cybersecurity solutions aligned with Singapore’s regulatory frameworks (PDPA, MAS TRM).

Technical Delivery & Penetration Testing

• Perform penetration testing (VAPT) across web, mobile, cloud, and infrastructure environments, ensuring CREST standards are met.
• Generate detailed technical and executive-level reports with risk analysis and actionable remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with pentesters and technical teams to deliver client engagements and integrate findings into tailored solutions.
• Apply knowledge of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and secure coding practices to assess and improve client environments.

Automation Integration

• Integrate AI and RPA into cybersecurity operations to enable automated triage, evidence collection, and compliance reporting.
• Lead initiatives to embed hyperautomation into cybersecurity workflows, combining RPA, AI/ML, and orchestration tools.

Thought Leadership & Brand Building

• Provide thought leadership on emerging cybersecurity risks, automation trends, and regulatory developments.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking sessions to build brand visibility and strategic relationships.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years in business development, sales, or consulting within cybersecurity, IT services, or technology solutions
• CREST CRT and CPSA certified (preferred)
• Penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security audits
• Exposure to RPA tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate); familiarity with AI-based security tools (XDR, SOAR, ML-based detection)
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, PDPA, MAS TRM, ISO 27001
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-facing consulting environment.