Cyber Defense Leader: SOC/DFIR Strategy & Transformation

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Head of Cyber Defense to oversee SOC and DFIR operations. This strategic leadership role requires a strong background in cybersecurity, with expertise in incident response and SOC management. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, including significant leadership responsibilities, and will drive the security strategy within the organization. This role offers an opportunity to influence security operations and ensure organizational protection against evolving cyber threats.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing SOC/DFIR teams.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security, network security, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision, roadmap, and strategy for SOC and DFIR operations.
• Lead the SOC team in 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response to cyber threats.
• Direct digital forensics and incident response processes.

Skills

Incident response

Digital forensics

Threat hunting

SOC operations

Security monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

SOAR

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Head of Cyber Defense to oversee SOC and DFIR operations. This strategic leadership role requires a strong background in cybersecurity, with expertise in incident response and SOC management. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, including significant leadership responsibilities, and will drive the security strategy within the organization. This role offers an opportunity to influence security operations and ensure organizational protection against evolving cyber threats.