Information Security Manager

Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd. (SG); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to enhance cybersecurity operations across the region. This critical role involves managing security operations, incident response, and compliance while collaborating with IT and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity leadership, modern security tools, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• 2+ years in a leadership or SOC management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Operations Center to monitor and respond to threats.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Ensure compliance with standards like PCI DSS and GDPR.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

Cloud Security Platforms

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead and strengthen their cybersecurity operations across the region. This is a critical role where you will be responsible for managing the overall security operations framework — covering threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance while working closely with IT, engineering, and risk stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Security Operations & Incident Management

• Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents.

• Manage security solutions such as SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS to enhance visibility and response capabilities.

• Oversee and coordinate incident response activities including investigation, containment, recovery, and post-incident review.

2. Vulnerability & Threat Management

• Conduct and manage regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely remediation of security gaps.

• Track and assess evolving threats and proactively implement preventive measures.

3. Security Compliance & Risk Governance

• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks such as PCI DSS, MAS TRM, and GDPR.

• Support internal/external audits and regulatory reviews.

• Maintain and update cybersecurity policies, standards, and documentation.

4. Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Drive security awareness training across the organization.

• Partner with DevOps/engineering teams to embed security practices into CI/CD pipelines.

• Liaise with vendors, regulators, and external partners on security-related matters.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with 2+ years in a leadership or SOC management role.

• Hands-on experience with modern security tools including SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel), EDR, firewalls, and cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Solid knowledge of incident handling, threat intelligence, malware analysis, and digital forensics.

• Familiarity with financial sector regulations such as PCI DSS and MAS TRM is highly preferred.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.