Director, Group Network Cyber Security

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

A telecommunications leader in Singapore is seeking a technical leader to oversee network cybersecurity initiatives. The role involves defining and implementing security frameworks that strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in the telecommunications sector, specifically in network security, alongside proven leadership capabilities and a strong grasp of industry standards. The position offers a full array of health and wellness benefits, alongside training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in telecommunications networks.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within a telco environment.
• Hands-on experience with industry standards like NIST, ISO/IEC.

Responsibilities

• Lead network cybersecurity design principles and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity experts to align with business objectives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management.

Skills

Network cybersecurity expertise

Technical leadership

Telecommunications networks knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP)

Job description

This is a technical leadership role within Group Strategy, Engineering and Innovation (GSEI) in Group Technology Network, responsible for providing strategic direction and deep expertise in telecommunications network cybersecurity across the Singtel Group, including its regional associates.

The role will lead and collaborate with network and cybersecurity subject matter experts across Singtel Operating Companies (OpCos) and regional associates to ensure alignment with Singtel Group’s broader strategic objectives.

The person will define, develop, and institutionalise network cybersecurity design principles, frameworks, and guidelines across multiple network domains, drawing from industry standards, best practices, and lessons learned from past incidents and operational experience.

Make an Impact by

• Partner closely with Group Cybersecurity to define and evolve the network security strategy and framework in alignment with Singtel Group’s business objectives, risk appetite, and industry trends.
• Provide thought leadership on network cybersecurity, ensuring long-term resilience, scalability, and regulatory readiness across the Group.
• Establish and maintain a group-wide network security architecture framework, incorporating industry-recognised standards, specifications, and best-practice design principles.
• Drive consistent adoption of network security guidelines across multiple network domains (e.g. core, access, transport, cloud, edge) to strengthen the Group’s overall security posture and operational resilience.
• Identify, assess, and provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies and trends such as 6G, AI for Networks, and Networks for AI.
• Articulate how evolving network security requirements and capabilities will both influence and be influenced by—the design, deployment, and operation of these technologies.
• Translate complex technical implications into clear recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster strong collaboration and knowledge sharing across Singtel Group and regional associates within the network security domain.
• Create and sustain platforms, forums, and communities of practice to share experiences, expertise, lessons learned, and incident insights.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collective ownership, and proactive risk and incident management across the Group.

Skills for Success

• Minimum 10 years of experience in telecommunications networks, with significant depth in network cybersecurity across large-scale, carrier-grade environments.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership, architecture, or strategy role, within a telco network environment.
• Strong track record of defining and implementing network security frameworks, architectures, and design principles across multiple network domains.
• Hands on experience translating industry standards and best practices (e.g. 3GPP, ETSI, NIST, ISO/IEC, Zero Trust, Security by design) into practical, deployable network security controls.
• Experience working with or influencing regional operating companies or affiliates, balancing group governance with local regulatory and operational requirements.
• Experience evaluating and shaping security requirements for emerging technologies such as Quantum safe, 5G/6G, network virtualisation, cloud-native networks, AI-enabled networks, and automation.

Technical & Domain Expertise

• Deep understanding of telecommunications network architectures and protocols, including fixed, mobile, IP, transport, and cloud-native network environments.
• Strong expertise in network security domains, including network segmentation, identity and access management, encryption, key management, signalling security, API security, and monitoring/detection.
• Knowledge of secure network design and security tools, resilience engineering, redundancy, and high-availability principles in carrier-grade environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory, compliance, and assurance requirements relevant to telecommunications and critical infrastructure security.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organisation, working across multiple OpCos, functions, and geographies without direct authority.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various layer of stakeholders in various domain as such cybersecurity, network engineering, operations and risk/
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven capability to build communities of practice, encourage knowledge sharing, and foster a culture of security-by-design across the Group.

Professional Attributes

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance security, business objectives, cost, and operational practicality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and forward-looking approach to risk management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Relevant professional certifications and knowledge (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CIS controls, GSMA security guidelines and control, cloud security controls) are advantageous.

Rewards that Go Beyond

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Internal mobility opportunities