Cybersecurity Consultant (Cloud Security)

ARGYLL SCOTT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional with at least 10-12 years of expertise. The role involves implementing security measures across public cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, coordinating security tests, and responding to cyber incidents. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and certifications such as CISSP or CISA. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in cybersecurity functions.
• Strong exposure to public cloud security and industry frameworks.
• Recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or equivalent.
• Strong communicator with structured thinking.

Responsibilities

• Implement safeguards across various public cloud platforms.
• Coordinate security testing and drive remediation strategies.
• Monitor and coordinate responses to identified risk findings.
• Manage cybersecurity incidents and recommend containment strategies.

Skills

Public cloud security

Cybersecurity incident response

Vulnerability assessments

Technical communication

Education

Degree in computing, security, or related discipline

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

CISSP

CISA

CISM

Job description

Job Requirements:

• Implement safeguards across various public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) to ensure robust protection of systems and data.
• Design, update, and enforce internal cybersecurity policies and operational procedures.
• Conduct technical risk reviews and evaluate systems' resilience to modern cyber threats.
• Coordinate security testing (e.g., code assessments, vulnerability scans, red teaming exercises) and drive remediation strategies.
• Partner with infrastructure, applications, and business teams to embed security into solution design and operations.
• Lead engagement initiatives to raise cybersecurity awareness through campaigns, phishing drills, and response simulations.
• Monitor and coordinate responses to identified risk findings in collaboration with Governance and technical teams.
• Investigate threat intel feeds and alert sources to assess and contain cyber risks; provide insights for future enhancements.
• Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents, performing root cause analysis and recommending containment strategies.
• Possess hands‑on familiarity with tools/solutions across security domains: endpoint detection, encryption, identity and access control, mobile/device management, data classification, cloud security brokers, zero trust, etc.
• Stay updated on emerging vulnerabilities and technologies to guide long‑term security evolution.
• Drive procurement and lifecycle management of security products and services, ensuring effectiveness and budget alignment.
• Generate executive‑level reports and submissions for internal management and external authorities (e.g., regulatory/statutory agencies).

Key Responsibilities:

• Degree‑qualified in a computing, security, or related discipline, with at least 10-12 years of experience in cybersecurity functions.
• Strong exposure to public cloud security (AWS, Azure, M365) and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO27001/5, MTCS, PDPA).
• Knowledge of local or industry‑specific compliance frameworks (e.g., IM8, ISO31000, PCI-DSS) is a plus.
• Recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, CHFI, or CREST are preferred.
• Strong communicator, capable of translating technical insights for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, structured thinking, and a collaborative approach.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.