Cybersecurity Ops & Data Protection Specialist

Argyll Scott; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll Scott Asia is seeking a cybersecurity professional to strengthen day-to-day security operations and support data protection across the business. You will investigate issues, resolve vulnerabilities with colleagues, and help employees adopt safer working practices.

You will partner with IT and privacy stakeholders across operational security, risk assessments and compliance activities. This role includes monitoring alerts, incident response, phishing simulations and audits to protect

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of practical cybersecurity experience.
• Qualification in cybersecurity, IT, or related discipline.
• Experience using security monitoring and endpoint protection technologies.
• Knowledge of incident triage, vulnerability management and remediation processes.
• Familiarity with phishing simulations and employee security awareness programmes.
• Understanding of Singapore's PDPA and relevant cybersecurity frameworks or certification programmes.
• Exposure to security assessments, audit preparation or third-party security reviews.
• Ability to explain security issues clearly to colleagues with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• A recognized cybersecurity qualification (Security+, CEH or similar) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review alerts from security monitoring and investigate potential threats.
• Support incident response and coordinate remediation actions.
• Work with application owners to assess security weaknesses and follow up on patches.
• Coordinate penetration testing and security assessments, tracking findings and progress.
• Support security audits and documentation through evidence collection and follow-up actions.
• Run phishing exercises and employee awareness sessions.
• Produce updates on security risks and remediation progress.
• Assist PDPA-related assessments and compliance documentation.
• Encourage safe handling of sensitive information across business teams.
• Review vendors' security questionnaires and supporting documentation.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Security monitoring

Endpoint protection

Incident triage

Vulnerability management

Phishing simulations

Security awareness

Communication skills

Education

Cybersecurity qualification

Job description

Argyll Scott Asia is seeking a cybersecurity professional to strengthen day-to-day security operations and support data protection across the business. You will investigate issues, resolve vulnerabilities with colleagues, and help employees adopt safer working practices.

You will partner with IT and privacy stakeholders across operational security, risk assessments and compliance activities. This role includes monitoring alerts, incident response, phishing simulations and audits to protect