Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its information security function. This role involves defining and implementing a comprehensive security strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of cybersecurity threats and technologies. If you are passionate about protecting information assets and driving security initiatives aligned with business goals, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in information security with leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement an enterprise-wide information security program.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and manage remediation efforts.
• Lead incident response and investigations for security breaches.

Skills

Leadership

Information Security

Risk Management

Cybersecurity Threats

Security Architecture

Compliance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST

CIS

GDPR

HIPAA

PCI-DSS

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and technically strong Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead an enterprise-wide information security function. The CISO will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a corporate-wide information security strategy and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of leadership, technical expertise, and business acumen to manage risk and ensure compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement an enterprise-wide information security and risk management program
• Align security initiatives with business goals and IT strategies
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures
• Maintain governance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
• Conduct regular risk assessments and manage remediation efforts
• Lead incident response and investigations for security breaches
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third-party risk assessments
• Guide the design and implementation of secure systems and infrastructure
• Promote a security-aware culture across the organization
• Conduct ongoing security training and awareness programs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with recent experience in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies
• Proven experience in security architecture, GRC, security operations and engineering
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience engaging with executive and board-level stakeholders
• This role is only open to Singapore Citizens or PR

To apply:

If you're interested to apply or find out more, please share across your CV or reach out to Chen Yi at [e-mail] for a discussion. Due to anticipated high volume of applications, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Reg: R1876389

Lic: 16S8060