Security Manager

NCS Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Group is seeking a Security Manager to lead regional security strategies and governance for Singapore and APAC offices. You will oversee physical security, crisis management, business continuity, investigations, and security operations, partnering with facilities, HR, IT, legal, and other stakeholders to safeguard people and assets.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in corporate security across multiple APAC countries, strong leadership and vendor management skills, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive security management experience, including 5+ years across APAC.
• Proven experience in corporate security, facilities security, risk management, crisis management and investigations.
• Experience managing security operations in a multinational corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of security regulations, cultural considerations, and APAC markets.
• Experience managing security vendors, contracts, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional security strategies, standards, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain security policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate policies.
• Oversee physical security operations across offices and facilities.
• Manage access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and visitor management.
• Lead security design reviews for new offices and relocations.
• Coordinate incident response and investigations into security incidents.
• Support business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
• Coordinate security service providers and monitor performance.
• Provide security awareness training to employees and management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Travel ability

MS Office

Security management systems

Access control systems

CCTV & security tech

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Security Management or related discipline

CPP/PSP/CISM/CISSP/CBCP or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV monitoring software

Security risk assessment tools

Job description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Job Description

The Security Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing security strategies, policies, and programs in Singapore offices and across the regional offices. The role oversees physical security, crisis management, business continuity, investigations, security operations and security risk management to safeguard employees, assets, information, and business operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with regional leadership, business units, facilities, HR, IT, legal, and external stakeholders to ensure a safe and secure operating environment while supporting business growth to NCS property portfolio.

What you will do?

Security Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement regional security strategies, standards, and procedures aligned with corporate objectives.
• Establish and maintain security policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, corporate policies, and industry best practices.

Physical Security Management

• Oversee physical security operations across offices and critical facilities for all offices.
• Manage access control systems, CCTV, intrusion detection systems, visitor management, and security technologies.
• Lead security design reviews for new offices, relocations, and facility upgrades.
• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Crisis Management & Business Continuity

• Develop and maintain crisis management and emergency response plans.
• Lead regional incident response and coordinate investigations involving security breaches, workplace violence, theft, fraud, and other security-related incidents.
• Support business continuity planning and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Coordinate emergency exercises, drills, and crisis simulations.

Regional Security Operations

• Manage security service providers and guard force operations for all offices.
• Establish security performance metrics and monitor service delivery.
• Ensure effective incident reporting, escalation, and corrective action processes.
• Provide security support for business travel and high-risk operations.

Investigations & Risk Management

• Conduct or oversee internal investigations relating to security incidents and policy violations.
• Monitor geopolitical, crime, and emerging security risks affecting regional operations.
• Provide risk intelligence and security advisories to senior management.
• Develop mitigation strategies for identified threats.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Facilities, People & Culture, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders on security matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies, government authorities, landlords, and external security partners.
• Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees and management.

Budget & Vendor Management

• Manage regional security budgets and ensure cost-effective deployment of resources.
• Lead procurement and management of security systems, equipment, and service providers.
• Review vendor performance and negotiate contracts where appropriate.

Qualifications

What the Ideal Candidate should possess?

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional security certifications such as CPP, PSP, PCI, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, or equivalent are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of progressive security management experience, including at least 5 years managing security programs across multiple APAC countries.
• Proven experience in corporate security, facilities security, risk management, crisis management, and investigations.
• Experience managing security operations in a multinational corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of security regulations, cultural considerations, and operational challenges across APAC markets.
• Experience managing security vendors, contracts, and budgets.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with access control, CCTV, visitor management, and security technologies.
• Knowledge of business continuity planning and emergency response.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel regional offices as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and security management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology, financial services, telecommunications, data centre, or professional services environments.
• Experience in executive protection and travel risk management.
• Familiarity with ISO 31000, ISO 22301, and security risk management frameworks.

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.