Senior Director Cyber Defence Operations

Singtel; Singapore; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Singtel is seeking a senior security leader to oversee cybersecurity detection and response operations for Singtel Singapore. You will lead the SOC, drive automation, and coordinate with internal risk and compliance teams to strengthen defensive posture.

You will manage a highly specialized team of security analysts, incident managers and threat intel specialists, develop critical in-house capabilities, and mentor talent across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• CISSP, CISM or SANS certifications required.
• Minimum 15 years in IT or security roles.
• Minimum 10 years managing security operations/SOCs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategy for cybersecurity detection and response operations.
• Build and maintain Singtel Singapore SOC and service catalogue.
• Lead a specialized team of analysts, managers, responders and threat intel specialists.
• Drive automation using AI and other technologies.
• Coordinate with Group Risk Management for crisis management.
• Develop threat intel capabilities and collaborate with internal SOCs and partners.
• Strengthen vulnerability management, SOC tech stack and 24x7 operations.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on defence posture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Threat analysis

Incident management

Security strategy

Talent development

Resource management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related field

CISSP / CISM or SANS certifications

Tools

Security Monitoring Tools

Security Assessment Tools

Job description

At Singtel, we believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. We strive to ensure all our people practices are non-discriminatory and provide a fair, performance-based work culture that is diverse, inclusive and collaborative.

Join us and experience what it’s like to be with an Employer of Choice*. Together, let’s create a brighter digital future for all.

*Awarded at the HR Fest Awards 2020.

Make An Impact By

• Provide leadership and strategy for cybersecurity detection and response operations supporting Singtel Singapore.
• Develop long term strategies and roadmap to progressively mature and enhance security operations and technology to defend Singtel Singapore’s technology assets against cyber threats.
• Build and maintain the Singtel Singapore Security Operations Centre (SOC), develop a service catalogue to support quality and service management. Progressively reduce SOC duplication and footprint across Singtel Singapore business units to drive efficiency.
• Manage a highly specialised team of security analysts, incident managers, incident responders and threat intel specialists to effectively monitor, defend and response to cyber threats and events.
• Develop critical in-house talent and capabilities, while leveraging on 3rd party services. Aggressively drive automation using AI and other technology.
• Take leadership role to detect, manage and respond to cybersecurity incidents and provide updates to internal stakeholders and management. Work closely with Group Risk Management (GRM) to support crisis management processes and exercises.
• Build and maintain an effective threat intel capability and working collaboratively with other internal SOCs and partners to coordinate defensive tactics and playbooks against cyber threats.
• Continuously identify and enhance vulnerability management programmes, SOC technology stack, 24x7 operations, incident and crisis management processes, automation, and capabilities to progressively strengthen the security posture of Singtel and its group of companies.
• Provide periodic updates to internal stakeholders and management on the state of Singtel’s defence posture and capabilities.
• Develop close partnership with public and private sector entities to enhance threat intel and defensive capabilities, including joint cyber exercises, where it makes sense.

Skills For Success

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study
• Professional security management certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), specialised SANS certifications, or other similar credentials, is required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience as in IT or security roles.
• Minimum 10 years of practical experience managing security operations, SOCs or equivalent security programmes.
• Experience working with Internal Audit, Governance and Compliance teams.
• Competence in the following :
• Business Needs Analysis
• Business Risk Management
• Cyber Forensics
• Cyber Incident Management
• Cyber Risk Management
• Partnership Management
• Network Security
• Platform Security
• Security Assessment and Testing
• Security Programme Management
• Security Strategy
• Stakeholder Management
• Threat Analysis and Defence
• Threat Intelligence and Detection
• Security Assessment Tools
• Security Monitoring Tools
• Possesses advanced knowledge in data security, physical security, regulatory compliance, and data loss prevention strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in communication, leadership, decision-making, talent development, and resource management.
• Have exposure to other compliance audits such as PCI, PDPA, GDPR, CCoP mostly related to security part.