Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead (VP) | Singapore, SG | Hybrid

Morgan McKinley; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Singapore is seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead (VP) to enhance cyber defenses. Responsibilities include leading incident response efforts, integrating threat intelligence, and managing security awareness programs. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. This is a hybrid, permanent position with a negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years in a lead role managing incident response and threat intelligence functions.
• Deep understanding of incident response frameworks like NIST and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Practical experience with incident response technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of cybersecurity incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
• Manage incident investigations and forensic analysis.

Skills

Incident Response Management

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Security Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Certifications (CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, CEH, or CTIA)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

SOAR

Threat Intelligence Platforms (MISP, Recorded Future, Anomali)

Job description

Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead (VP)

Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead (VP)

Morgan McKinley Singapore Apply now Posted 1 day ago Hybrid Job Permanent Negotiable

Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead (VP)

Morgan McKinley Singapore Apply now

We are hiring a Cybersecurity Incident Response Lead to enhance our client's cyber defense. You'll lead incident response, drive tabletop exercises, oversee security awareness, and integrate threat intelligence. The role requires strong leadership in managing complex incidents, developing playbooks, and improving detection through intel-driven response strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Incident Response & Management

  • Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of cybersecurity incidents - from identification to containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.

  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve incident response plans, playbooks, and runbooks.

  • Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and law enforcement (when required) to manage incident investigations and forensic analysis.

  • Perform root cause analysis and track incident trends to mitigate future risks.

  Cyber Threat Intelligence

  • Integrate internal and external threat intelligence into incident response activities and detection use cases.

  • Monitor threat feeds and intelligence platforms to identify emerging threats and assess relevance to the organization's environment.

  • Produce actionable intelligence reports and briefings for technical teams and executive stakeholders.

  Security Awareness & Education

  • Own and deliver the enterprise-wide cybersecurity awareness program.

  • Evaluate program effectiveness through metrics and feedback, and adapt content based on evolving threat trends and user behavior

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field. Certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, CEH, or CTIA are highly valued.

• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years in a lead role managing incident response and threat intelligence functions.

• Deep understanding of incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST, SANS), MITRE ATT&CK, and threat hunting methodologies.

• Practical experience with SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms (e.g., MISP, Recorded Future, Anomali).

• Demonstrated experience running cyber drills and tabletop exercises across technical and non-technical teams.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business language.

• Experience working in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, etc.) is an advantage.

Pam Lim

Morgan Mckinley

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