Cybersecurity Specialist (PDPA & Compliance)

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire / Pioneer team

Regional role

Work closely with Data Protection Offi

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist (PDPA & Compliance) to act as the core technical expert for security operations and regional data protection alignment. You will report to the Head of Digital Technology Services and collaborate across regions while educating teams on security best practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on threat management, PDPA compliance, and leading implementation projects with external vendors.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in security operations, threat management, or IT auditing.
• Experience collaborating across borders or with international teams is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with endpoint protection software such as Trend Micro or equivalent XDR systems.
• Familiarity with security awareness platforms and vulnerability tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on security operations and threat response to monitor and contain threats.
• Regional data protection alignment and PDPA compliance with the Group DPO ecosystem.
• Security training and awareness programs for staff with phishing simulations and workshops.
• Vendor risk assessment activities and coordination of third-party security reviews.
• Lead implementation projects for new security software and vulnerability tools.

Skills

Security operations

Threat management

IT auditing

Endpoint protection

Security awareness

Vulnerability tracking

Tools

Trend Micro

XDR

KnowBe4

Job description

• Work closely with Data Protection Officer

as our first Cybersecurity Specialist (PDPA & Compliance), you will serve as the core technical expert handling everything from day-to-day security operations and threat management to regional data protection alignment.

Operating as an individual contributor reporting directly to the Head of Digital Technology Services, this role balances deep technical execution with regional collaboration. If you are resilient, thrive in dynamic environments, and love educating teams on security, this is the perfect stage for your expertise.

Hands-on Security Operations & Threat Response

• Monitor endpoint detection platforms to hunt, analyze, and contain threats.
• Partner with infrastructure teams to triage incidents and execute root-cause fixes.
• Evaluate application health and track patching timelines with system owners.

Regional Data Protection & Compliance

• Anchor compliance with Singapore's PDPA and regional privacy regulations.
• Align security protocols internationally with the Group DPO and localized Deputy DPOs.
• Manage documentation and readiness audits for the Cyber Trust Mark.

Security Training & Awareness (High Priority Focus)

• Run monthly phishing simulations to mitigate human-engineered risks.
• Deliver quarterly workshops translating complex cyber threats for non-technical staff.
• Compile monthly executive dashboards tracking key security metrics.
• Coordinate annual vulnerability assessments and penetration tests with external vendors.
• Assess third-party risk profiles by reviewing security questionnaires and technical evidence.
• Lead implementation projects for new security software and vulnerability management tools.

Vendor Risk & Assessment Projects

• Coordinate annual vulnerability assessments and penetration tests with external vendors.
• Assess third-party risk profiles by reviewing security questionnaires and technical evidence.
• Lead implementation projects for new security software and vulnerability management tools.

skills and experience required

Minimum 3 to 6 years of solid, hands-on experience in security operations, threat management, or IT auditing.

Experience collaborating across borders or working with international teams is highly advantageous.

Practical expertise with endpoint protection software (e.g., Trend Micro or equivalent XDR systems).

Direct experience using security awareness platforms and vulnerability tracking systems.

whats on offer

The permanent role for a Cybersecurity Specialist (PDPA & Compliance) offers a salary range of $ 7,000 - $ 8,000, along with additional company perks.

• New hire /Pioneer team
• Regional role
• Work closely with Data Protection Officer

Desired Skills and Experience

Cyber Security Operations, Information Security Analyst, Regional Data Protection, PDPA Compliance, Cyber Trust Mark, Incident Triage, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Security, Trend Micro, KnowBe4, Vendor Risk Assessment, Penetration Testing Coordinator, Security Awareness Training, Standalone Specialist, CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, CEH