IT Manager (Security)

PARADIGM RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking an IT Manager (Security) for a client in the banking industry in Singapore. This role focuses on compliance with MAS Technology Risk Management guidelines while proactively defending against cyber threats. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in IT security, knowledge of modern cloud security, and familiarity with traditional banking infrastructure. Strong vendor and project management skills are also required. Successful applicants will send their resumes to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT Security, ideally within banking or financial tech.
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security risk assessments and manage third-party/vendor risks.
• Lead system hardening, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Support new IT security initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.

Skills

Modern cloud security

Traditional banking infrastructure

Strong vendor management

Project management abilities

Education

Degree or diploma in IT

Tools

CyberArk (PAM)

Trend Micro

Symantec

Tenable Nessus

M365 Security

Windows/Red Hat Linux

Active Directory

VMware

AS400 systems

Job description

Our client is in the banking industry and they have a few job openings for the IT Manager(Security) position

The IT Manager (Security) is responsible for keeping the bank compliant with MAS Technology Risk Management (TRM) guidelines while proactively defending against cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Governance: Conducting security risk assessments, gap analysis on MAS advisories (like FINTEL), and managing third‑party/vendor risks.

• Technical Defense: Leading system hardening, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. You will also review access logs and manage security tools like Firewalls and Proxies.

• Project Leadership: Acting as a subject matter expert to lead or support new IT security initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.

Requirements

• The IT Manager is required to know both modern cloud security and traditional banking infrastructure.

• Security Tools: CyberArk (PAM), MASTERSAM, Trend Micro, Symantec, Tenable Nessus, and M365 Security.

• Infrastructure: Windows/Red Hat Linux, Active Directory, VMware, and notably AS400 systems (common in legacy banking).

• Networking: Firewalls, Proxy servers, and Network Segmentation.

• At least 3 years in IT Security, ideally within banking or for a financial tech vendor.
• A degree or diploma in IT.
• Highly values certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Strong vendor management (onboarding/auditing) and project management abilities.

Applicants from the banking industry will have an advantage

Applicants who are keen to apply for this position can send latest resume to [e-mail]

Alfred Lai
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