Cybersecurity Engineer (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

XIAOMI TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xiaomi Technologies Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Information Security and Privacy Compliance Lead to drive global data protection programs locally.

You will work with engineering, product, legal, and DevOps teams to embed security by design in new and existing solutions across the data lifecycle. You will lead risk assessments against ISO 27001/27701, GDPR, SOC 2, and PCI DSS, govern security architecture, and oversee international operations to align with local requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• CISSP, CISA, PMP, CIPM, ISO 27XXX Lead Auditor or equivalent certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on information security, with focus on data security, compliance, risk and governance.
• Strong understanding of encryption, tokenization, data masking, and access controls.
• Familiarity with GDPR and PDPA regulations and international data privacy rules.
• Proven project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance initiatives by tracking, implementing, and validating controls aligned with security and privacy frameworks.
• Serve as the primary compliance expert on data security and cross-border transfer projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, legal, and DevOps to guide compliant solutions across the data lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Lead internal risk assessments against ISO 27001/27701, GDPR, SOC2, PCI DSS, and others.
• Manage the full lifecycle of cybersecurity risk remediation activities.
• Oversee international security operations, incident response, and regional coordination.
• Provide governance on security architecture for new and existing technology solutions.

Skills

Data security principles

Encryption & tokenization

Data masking

Access controls

GRC experience

Project management

Multicultural teamwork

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field

CISSP

CISA

PMP

CIPM

ISO 27XXX Lead Auditor

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance initiatives by tracking, implementing, and validating controls aligned with security and privacy frameworks to protect sensitive data throughout its lifecycle
• Serve as the primary compliance expert on projects involving data security, cross-border data transfer compliance, and personal data protection, ensuring security requirements are integrated by design
• Collaborate with engineering, product, legal, and DevOps teams to guide the development and deployment of compliant technical solutions across the data lifecycle
• Develop, maintain, and enhance information security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to uphold compliance and security best practices
• Lead and conduct internal risk assessments across frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001/27701, GDPR, SOC2, PCI DSS, and other relevant standards to identify and mitigate risks
• Manage the full lifecycle of cybersecurity risk remediation activities, ensuring timely mitigation of identified risks
• Oversee international security operations, incident response, and regional coordination to tailor global security strategies to local requirements
• Provide governance and oversight on security architecture for new and existing technology solutions to ensure compliance and risk mitigation

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, PMP, CIPM, ISO 27XXX Lead Auditor, or equivalent credentials
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in information security, with at least 2 years focused on data security, compliance, risk, and governance (GRC)
• Strong understanding of data security principles including encryption, tokenization, data masking, and access controls, as well as international data privacy regulations such as GDPR and PDPA
• Proven project management and organizational skills with experience collaborating effectively within multicultural and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Mandarin to support coordination and collaboration with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and regional teams
• Proficiency in English for effective communication and collaboration across teams