Cybersecurity Engineer (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

XIAOMI TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Xiaomi Technologies Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Compliance Lead to drive information security governance and risk management across its data lifecycle.

You'll lead adherence to ISO 27001/27701, GDPR, SOC2, PCI DSS, and related standards while coordinating with engineering, product, and legal teams. The role requires strong project management, cross-cultural collaboration, and fluency in Mandarin and English to engage regional stakeholders and ensure security by design in global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on information security experience with at least 2 years in data security, compliance, risk, and governance (GRC).
• Strong understanding of data security principles including encryption, tokenization, data masking, and access controls.
• Familiarity with international data privacy regulations such as GDPR and PDPA.
• Proven project management and organizational skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English for coordination with regional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance initiatives by tracking, implementing, and validating controls aligned with security and privacy frameworks.
• Serve as the primary compliance expert on projects involving data security, cross-border data transfer compliance, and personal data protection.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, legal, and DevOps teams to guide compliant technical solutions across the data lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance information security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Lead internal risk assessments across ISO 27001/27701, GDPR, SOC2, PCI DSS, and other standards.
• Manage the full lifecycle of cybersecurity risk remediation activities, ensuring timely mitigation of identified risks.
• Oversee international security operations, incident response, and regional coordination for global strategies at local levels.
• Provide governance and oversight on security architecture for new and existing technology solutions.

Skills

Data security

GRC

Project management

Multicultural collaboration

Mandarin proficiency

English proficiency

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity

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