Deputy Director (Cybersecurity Strategy)

JJ CONSULTING SERVICES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JJ Consulting Services, a recruitment partner for multinational expansion in Asia, seeks a Deputy Director (Cybersecurity Strategy) to lead development and evaluation of cybersecurity strategies protecting assets and enabling growth. The role focuses on strategic insights, stakeholder collaboration, and performance tracking to align with business goals.

The successful candidate will possess a relevant advanced degree, professional certifications (e.g., CISSP/CISA), strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Infocomm Security, CS, CE Eng, or IT.
• CISSP and/or CISA certifications advantageous.
• 5–6 years of relevant cybersecurity strategy experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Knowledge of emerging threats and technologies; analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify cybersecurity gaps and formulate strategic insights for asset protection.
• Develop and recommend innovative cybersecurity solutions for emerging tech.
• Secure and allocate resources to expand the cybersecurity portfolio.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and review strategies and policies.
• Monitor effectiveness and ensure alignment with org goals.
• Design metrics and reporting to track progress for leadership.
• Conduct cross-disciplinary research to create strategic roadmaps.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Infocomm Security, CS, CE Eng, or IT

Job description

Company Overview

JJ Consulting Services is a recruitment firm and preferred partner for multinational companies expanding in Asia. Our consultants bring deep industry and functional expertise, delivering top professional and staffing solutions to clients and candidates. Our Client is an established company in Singapore, who is seeking to recruit a Deputy Director (Cybersecurity Strategy).

Job Summary

The Deputy Director (Cybersecurity Strategy) will lead the development and evaluation of cybersecurity strategies to protect assets, address emerging risks, and support organizational growth through strategic insights, stakeholder collaboration, and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Identify cybersecurity gaps and formulate strategic insights to ensure continuous, relevant asset protection
• Develop and recommend innovative, practical solutions to address complex cybersecurity challenges from emerging technologies and digital environments
• Secure and allocate resources to expand the cybersecurity portfolio through strategic resourcing functions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, assess, and review cybersecurity strategies and policies, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Monitor and evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of cybersecurity strategies and initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Design performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track progress, highlight improvement areas, and communicate results to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Conduct research across cyber and non-cyber domains to create cross-disciplinary frameworks, roadmaps, and strategies
• Support cybersecurity strategy and planning functions by preparing reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership and other stakeholders

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Infocomm Security, Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering, or Information Technology preferred
• CISSP and/or CISA certifications advantageous
• Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, technologies, tools, and solutions, with ability to assess applicability
• At least 5-6 years of relevant prior experience preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex topics clearly and persuasively
• Analytical mindset with ability to grasp complex topics, develop creative solutions, and apply logical reasoning
• Familiarity with statistical methods and econometrics advantageous
• Finance, accounting, or legal qualifications or experience advantageous
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently with a persevering attitude