Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Healthcare)

RN CARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore seeks a senior cybersecurity leader to oversee its comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and governance across various healthcare institutions. The ideal candidate should have over 20 years of experience, relevant cybersecurity certifications, and a master's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include protecting digital systems, managing risks, and leading cybersecurity initiatives to ensure patient care continuity. The role requires strong expertise in health records security and cloud platforms, excellent leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, CGEIT, PMP, or equivalent.
• Minimum 20 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including leadership roles within healthcare industry.
• Strong expertise in electronic health records, medical device security, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in security frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27000 series.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation’s overall cybersecurity strategy and long-term security roadmap.
• Serve as the senior cybersecurity authority, protecting digital systems.
• Head the cybersecurity office, overseeing governance and compliance.
• Define and implement cybersecurity policies and frameworks.
• Monitor and manage cybersecurity risks across systems.

Skills

Expertise in electronic health records

Medical device security

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Professional certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.)

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27000 series

Job description

• Lead the organisation’s overall cybersecurity strategy and long-term security roadmap across multiple healthcare institutions.

• Serve as the senior cybersecurity authority, responsible for protecting critical digital systems and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ICT platforms that support patient care.

• Head the organisation’s cybersecurity office, overseeing governance, compliance, and enterprise-wide risk management at the executive level.

• Define and implement cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and standards customised for healthcare environments.

• Monitor and manage cybersecurity risks across clinical systems, administrative platforms, and emerging digital health technologies.

• Evaluate, recommend, and deploy advanced security solutions to enhance organisational resilience.

• Provide strategic leadership for cybersecurity programmes involving electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and connected medical technologies.

• Build strong partnerships with national regulators and technology agencies to align cybersecurity efforts with national guidelines and industry standards.

• Drive organisation-wide cybersecurity awareness through training initiatives, communication plans, and cultural adoption.

• Act as the primary cybersecurity adviser to senior executives, clinical leaders, and internal stakeholders.

• Lead and develop high-performing cybersecurity teams to strengthen operational readiness and ensure consistent security practices across the organisation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, CGEIT, PMP, or equivalent.

• Minimum 20 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including leadership roles within healthcare industry.

• Strong expertise in electronic health records, medical device security, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Proficiency in security frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27000 series.

• Deep technical knowledge across network, endpoint, cloud, and application security.

• Excellent executive leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Proven experience collaborating with senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and external partners.

Your interest will be treated with the strictest of confidence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified or contacted.

RN Care Pte. Ltd
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