ICT Security Strategy & Planning Specialist

TRANSCOSMOS ZERO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TRANSCOSMOS ZERO PTE. LTD. is seeking a senior information security strategist to lead enterprise-wide security initiatives, develop policies, and coordinate cross-functional governance.

The role requires strong communication in Japanese and English, plus 5+ years in information security planning and risk management. You will drive security awareness programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with IT and business units to strengthen security posture.

Qualifications

• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills to liaise with HQ in Japan.
• 5+ years in information security planning and strategy development.
• Experience with ISMS and/or ISO 27001 certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise-wide security initiatives and governance using PDCA cycles.
• Develop and deploy information security policies and standards; plan and execute security strategies.
• Design and implement employee training programs; assess effectiveness.
• Respond to security consultations from business units and coordinate with departments.

Skills

Bilingual: Japanese/English

Security strategy

ISMS/ISO27001

NIST CSF/CIS Controls

Security risk assessment

Regulatory compliance (PIPA, GDPR)

Cross-functional leadership

Security awareness & training

IT infrastructure basics

Security certifications (CISSP/CISM)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Cloud/IT platforms

Job description

Role Overview

• Drive enterprise-wide and group security initiatives, maintaining and strengthening them through PDCA cycles
• Develop and deploy information security policies/standards, plan and execute security strategies
• Design and implement employee training programs (planning, execution, and effectiveness analysis)
• Respond to security consultations from business units, and coordinate with key departments to drive cross- security governance and initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Japanese (business) and English (business) to communicate with HQ in Japan
• 5+ years of experience in information security planning and strategy development
• Experience with ISMS (Information Security Management System) and/or ISO 27001certification acquisition and operations
• Experience conducting gap analysis using NIST CSF and/or CIS Controls
• Hands-on experience with security risk assessment, management, and incident response
• Experience handling information security regulations (e.g., Personal Information Protection Act, GDPR)
• Experience leading cross-functional projects
• Experience planning and conducting security awareness and training programs for executives and operational staff
• Basic knowledge and operational experience with IT infrastructure (network, cloud, servers, etc.)
• Information security certifications (CISSP, CISM, Registered Information Security Specialist, etc.)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience developing internal policies and guidelines
• 3+ years of system operation and deployment experience
• 3+ years of information security-related work experience

Soft Skills

• Ability to explain and persuade based on the audience's perspective and knowledge level
• Proactive attitude and self-starter mindset
• Strong collaboration skills with ability to coordinate and build consensus across departments