Cybersecurity Executive

Achieve Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Group is seeking a technically strong Cybersecurity Executive to strengthen cybersecurity across IT and OT environments in Singapore. You will implement and operate controls, improve security architecture and hygiene, manage vulnerabilities and support incident response.

We want a hands-on professional who can work independently in a lean team, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external MSSPs to drive cybersecurity initiatives and raise the organization's security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering/operations, incident response, penetration testing/red teaming, system implementation, system/network administration or software development.
• Strong technical and hands-on cybersecurity capabilities, with the ability to work across different security domains.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity controls, vulnerability management and security operations.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership within a lean team environment.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Candidates from a technical hands-on cybersecurity background are preferred; this role is not suited to candidates with a purely consulting or advisory background.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and operation of cybersecurity controls across network, endpoint and cloud environments.
• Design and implement security architecture improvements, including network segmentation and system hardening.
• Evaluate and implement cybersecurity tools and technologies to strengthen security capabilities.
• Drive vulnerability management, patching and remediation activities.
• Improve cybersecurity technical standards, controls and overall security hygiene.
• Monitor and investigate security alerts, incidents and anomalies.
• Support cybersecurity incident response and remediation activities.
• Work closely with external vendors and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to improve security monitoring effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to automate cybersecurity workflows and improve operational efficiency through scripting and/or AI.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver cybersecurity projects and initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Incident response

Penetration testing

System implementation

Network administration

Software development

Security operations

Automation scripting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

Our client, is looking for a technically strong Cybersecurity Executive to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities across both IT and OT environments.

This role will be responsible for implementing and operating cybersecurity controls, improving security architecture and hygiene, managing vulnerabilities and supporting incident response. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive cybersecurity initiatives and strengthen the organisation's overall security posture.

We are looking for a hands-on technical cybersecurity professional who is comfortable working independently in a lean team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and operation of cybersecurity controls across network, endpoint and cloud environments.
• Design and implement security architecture improvements, including network segmentation and system hardening.
• Evaluate and implement cybersecurity tools and technologies to strengthen security capabilities.
• Drive vulnerability management, patching and remediation activities.
• Improve cybersecurity technical standards, controls and overall security hygiene.
• Monitor and investigate security alerts, incidents and anomalies.
• Support cybersecurity incident response and remediation activities.
• Work closely with external vendors and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to improve security monitoring effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to automate cybersecurity workflows and improve operational efficiency through scripting and/or AI.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver cybersecurity projects and initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of hands‑on experience in a combination of cybersecurity engineering/operations, incident response, penetration testing/red teaming, system implementation, system/network administration or software development.
• Strong technical and hands‑on cybersecurity capabilities, with the ability to work across different security domains.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity controls, vulnerability management and security operations.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership within a lean team environment.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Candidates from a technical hands‑on cybersecurity background are preferred; this role is not suited to candidates with a purely consulting or advisory background.