IT Security Lead (CISO)

RECRUITMENT ALLIANCE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for a strategic leader in IT security to ensure robust cybersecurity measures and compliance with industry regulations. This role requires experience in IT security management, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of cybersecurity laws. The successful candidate will oversee the IT security budget and lead responses to incidents. Attractive package and dynamic work environment offered.

Benefits

Attractive package

Stable Management

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in IT Security and 3 years in a leadership role like IT Security Manager or CISO.
• Experience in finance or insurance domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead the company’s overall IT security plan.
• Advise top leaders on cybersecurity matters.
• Create and enforce security rules within the organization.
• Manage the IT security budget carefully.
• Monitor cyber threats and respond to incidents promptly.

Skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity laws

Technical issue explanation skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Budgeting and project management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or IT

Certification: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CCSP

Job description

Location: CBD, Singapore

Type: 1-year contract (with possible extension)

This is a leadership role — you'll help set the strategy, make big decisions on security, and lead responses if anything goes wrong

You are tasked with keeping the company’s IT systems and data secure.

This includes making sure there are strong security policies, protecting against cyber threats, and helping the company meet regulations.

You'll work closely with top management and teams across the company to manage risks and improve cybersecurity.

Job scope:

Leadership

• Set and lead the company’s overall IT security plan.
• Advise top leaders on cybersecurity matters.
• Create security rules and make sure everyone follows them.

Help other departments understand and support security goals

Operations

• Manage the IT security budget carefully.
• Track performance — like system downtime, incident handling speed, and vendor performance.
• Make business cases to justify investments in security tools or projects.

Cybersecurity Incident Handling

• Keep improving systems to detect and prevent cyberattacks.
• Monitor for threats and respond quickly if there’s a breach.
• Measure success with stats like time to fix issues and breaches avoided

Compliance

• Identify and manage cybersecurity risks (including third-party/vendor risks).
• Ensure the company follows laws and industry standards (like MAS TRM, ISO 27001).
• Regularly check and report on security risks and how they’re being handled.

Requirement

• A degree in Computer Science, IT with Certification :CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CCSP.
• 5 years in IT Security and 3 years in a leadership role like IT Security Manager or CISO.

Added advantage:

Finance or insurance domain.

Other Skills

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity laws, risks, and standards.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical people.
• Good leadership and teamwork skills.
• Experience with budgeting and running IT security projects.

What You’ll Be Measured On:

• Annual cybersecurity strategy report
• Quarterly risk reports and dashboards
• Performance metrics (e.g: incident handling, cost efficiency)
• Budget usage and cost tracking
• Regular reviews of IT security performance and vendor quality

Work location: CBD

What’s on offer

• Attractive package
• Stable Management
• Dynamic work environment

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.