Director, Security Engineering

sumitomo mitsui banking corporation singapore branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore Branch is seeking a Security Engineering Professional to plan, design, and implement advanced security measures aligned with business goals and regulatory frameworks. You will oversee regional security initiatives, coordinate with vendors and stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across on-premises and cloud environments, including data and AI platforms.

Strong communication and governance skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• 15+ years of professional experience, incl. 10+ years in cybersecurity.
• Expertise in enterprise security architecture frameworks, cloud and data protection.
• Experience designing secure architectures in large regulated environments (financial services preferred).
• Cloud engineering and security experience with Azure and AWS; related certifications desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive transformation of security architecture and engineering across domains.
• Lead vendor coordination, stakeholder engagement, and milestone tracking for security projects.
• Establish cybersecurity governance, standards, and review processes.
• Plan, implement, and upgrade security controls aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Foster cross-functional partnerships to improve security outcomes.
• Communicate risk, remediation plans, and program updates to stakeholders.
• Support audits and regulatory assessments with auditors and assessors.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Information security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

As a Security Engineering Professional, you will play a critical role in strengthening our organization’s security posture by planning, designing, and implementing comprehensive security measures aligned with business goals, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. You will be responsible for the coordination of regional security initiatives, engage with vendors and stakeholders, and ensure adherence to security policies and frameworks. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills to drive continuous improvement and maintain a secure operating environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive the transformation of security architecture and engineering capabilities, elevating organizational maturity across cybersecurity, infrastructure, networks (on-premises and cloud), applications, data and AI platforms.
• Manage the delivery of vital security projects and initiatives, including vendor coordination, stakeholder engagement, deliverable oversight, and milestone tracking to ensure successful execution.
• Establish and implement cybersecurity architectural governance, standards, and review processes across all technological initiatives, including architecture reviews, and design assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and security policies.
• Plan, evaluate, design, implement, operationalize, maintain, and upgrade security controls in alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and frameworks such as NIST and CRI.
• Strengthen operational performance by fostering accountability and service enhancement within cybersecurity functions, as well as establishing robust cross-functional partnerships to align stakeholders and establish shared ownership of outcomes.
• Establish, enforce, and continuously refine security processes, standards, and best practices to ensure robust controls and high-quality service delivery.
• Formulate and execute remediation plans addressing identified vulnerabilities, ensuring solutions meet defined security criteria and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
• Investigate security incidents and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance security protocols.
• Collaborate with auditors and assessors to facilitate timely, comprehensive security audits and compliance assessments.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks, mitigation plans, and program updates clearly and effectively to stakeholders, fostering alignment with organizational security goals.
• Perform additional duties assigned to support and advance the cybersecurity function.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years’ professional experience, including at least 10 years in IT cybersecurity or related roles.
• Strong expertise in enterprise security architecture frameworks, cloud security, application security, and data protection.
• Proven experience designing and implementing secure architecture in large-scale, regulated environments (preferably financial services).
• Strong background cloud engineering and security (e.g., Azure, AWS) and modern infrastructure environments. The possession of pertinent professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CRISC, SABSA, TOGAF, Cloud Security) are highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of security principles, techniques, technologies, and enterprise security architecture frameworks.
• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, data protection, regulatory compliance, and adherence to industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing and documentation proficiency.