Information Security Manager

Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd. (SG); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Singapore is looking for a Security Operations Manager to oversee and strengthen their Security Operations Center. Responsibilities include managing incident response and vulnerability assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and developing security training programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and over 5 years of experience including management in security operations. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security, including 2+ years in a security operations management role.
• Strong knowledge of threat intelligence and malware analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance the Security Operations Center (SOC) for incident response.
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments and patch vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and support audits.

Skills

Incident response

Threat analysis

Risk management

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Azure Sentinel)

EDR

Firewalls

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Security Operations & Incident Management

• Oversee and strengthen the Security Operations Center (SOC) for monitoring, detection, and incident response.
• Manage and optimize SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security tools to improve threat detection and response.
• Direct incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and implement measures to prevent future occurrences.

2. Vulnerability & Threat Management

• Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation efforts.
• Monitor emerging threats and implement proactive security measures.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to patch vulnerabilities and harden systems.

3. Security Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (PCI DSS, MAS TRM, GDPR, etc.).
• Support audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain and update security policies, procedures, and documentation.

4. Security Awareness & Collaboration

• Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs for employees.
• Work with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Liaise with external partners, vendors, and law enforcement on security-related matters.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in information security, including 2+ years in a security operations management role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Azure Sentinel), EDR, firewalls, and cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong knowledge of threat intelligence, malware analysis, and forensic tools.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, MAS TRM, and other financial sector regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.