Cybersecurity, Governance Executive

Achieve Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Group is seeking a Cybersecurity Executive to strengthen cybersecurity across IT and OT environments. You will implement and operate controls, improve security architecture, manage vulnerabilities and support incident response while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or related field and 3–6 years of hands-on experience across multiple security domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT or related discipline
• 3–6 years hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering/operations, incident response, pentesting, system implementation or IT development
• Strong technical and hands-on cybersecurity capabilities across multiple domains
• Good understanding of cybersecurity controls, vulnerability management and security operations
• Good communication skills to coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors
• Hands-on background preferred; not suited to pure consulting/advisory roles

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and operation of cybersecurity controls across network, endpoint and cloud environments
• Design security architecture improvements including network segmentation and system hardening
• Evaluate and implement cybersecurity tools and technologies
• Drive vulnerability management, patching and remediation activities
• Improve cybersecurity standards, controls and hygiene
• Monitor and investigate security alerts, incidents and anomalies
• Support incident response and remediation activities
• Collaborate with vendors and MSSPs to improve monitoring
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows and scripting/AI enhancements
• Work with internal stakeholders and vendors on cybersecurity projects

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Penetration testing

System administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

Endpoint security

Job description

Our client is looking for a 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.

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.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity controls, vulnerability management and security operations.
• 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.