Head of IT Security & Infrastructure

RSM Stone Forest; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Stone Forest in Singapore seeks an experienced leader to oversee IT Security & Infrastructure. You will drive cybersecurity strategies, governance, and data protection initiatives across the organization, while guiding incident response, risk assessments, and compliance programs.

The role requires 8–10 years in IT with 3–5 years in management, strong knowledge of security frameworks, and hands-on experience in threat monitoring and incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent will be highly advantageous.
• Minimum 8-10 years of IT experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity overseeing IT Security and Infrastructure functions.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, governance frameworks, policies, and controls.
• Hands-on experience managing cybersecurity incidents, threat monitoring, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, best practices, and security operations.
• Knowledge of network architecture, systems administration, cloud technologies, and infrastructure security.
• Familiarity with data protection requirements, compliance audits, and information security risk assessments
• Experience developing business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency response plans.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage IT Security & Infrastructure department.
• Lead, develop and drive cybersecurity strategies and governance.
• Develop, implement, maintain and periodically review cybersecurity policies and processes.
• Conduct periodic security reviews, vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Interface with regulators and external parties on cybersecurity and data protection matters.
• Educate and train users on cybersecurity policies and best practices.
• Manage department budget and operational costs.
• Coach, mentor and lead the team to perform effectively.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Network security

Team leadership

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

CISSP / CISM / CISA / CEH / ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Job description

RSM Stone Forest in Singapore seeks an experienced leader to oversee IT Security & Infrastructure. You will drive cybersecurity strategies, governance, and data protection initiatives across the organization, while guiding incident response, risk assessments, and compliance programs.

The role requires 8–10 years in IT with 3–5 years in management, strong knowledge of security frameworks, and hands-on experience in threat monitoring and incident response.