Senior IT Manager (Security)

TAURUS FIRM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TAURUS FIRM PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior IT Manager (Security) to drive corporate IT security initiatives across the IT Division. You will lead the IT Security team in protecting infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning security strategies with business objectives.

You will report to the CISO and shape security policies, risk assessments, and mitigations while coordinating with executives to present risk findings and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent, with 8–10 years of experience in Information and Cyber Security.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and SaaS security. Deep knowledge of NIST, ISO27001, MTCS, CSA Security-by-Design (SBD), and PDPA; familiarity with Government IM and PCI-DSS is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with AI concepts, AI-powered security solutions, or managing security risks associated with enterprise AI adoption.
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CREST, CEH, or CHFI certification is a strong advantage.
• Proven leadership, adaptability, and excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to present complex technical risks to C-Level and Board executives.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead the IT Security team in developing, executing, and maintaining robust information security policies, risk assessment methodologies, and mitigation plans.
• Threat & Incident Management: Manage and investigate cyber security alerts, threat intelligence, and incidents to determine root causes, drive containment, and implement long-term improvements.
• Defensive Operations: Oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security reviews of existing systems to ensure defense against modern threats.
• Security Architecture & SDLC: Act as the SME to define security configuration standards and guide project teams on integrating security controls throughout the SDLC.
• Awareness & Training: Drive organization-wide security awareness programs, including phishing simulations, security talks, and incident response exercises.
• Tech Evaluation & AI Integration: Research emerging security technologies and evaluate AI-driven security tools alongside modern frameworks (e.g., EDR/XDR, DAM, MDM, CASB, PAM, IAM, MFA).
• Compliance & Reporting: Deliver detailed security and incident reports for executive management and relevant statutory governing bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Security governance

Threat management

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

AI security concepts

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

SaaS security

Job description

Senior IT Manager (Security)

Reporting to the CISO, the Senior IT Manager (Security) drives all corporate IT security initiatives across the IT Division. You will lead the IT Security team in protecting infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning security strategies with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead the IT Security team in developing, executing, and maintaining robust information security policies, risk assessment methodologies, and mitigation plans.
• Threat & Incident Management: Manage and investigate cyber security alerts, threat intelligence, and incidents to determine root causes, drive containment, and implement long-term improvements.
• Defensive Operations: Oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security reviews of existing systems to ensure defense against modern threats.
• Security Architecture & SDLC: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to define security configuration standards and guide project teams on integrating security controls throughout the SDLC.
• Awareness & Training: Drive organization-wide security awareness programs, including phishing simulations, security talks, and incident response exercises.
• Tech Evaluation & AI Integration: Research emerging security technologies and evaluate AI-driven security tools alongside modern frameworks (e.g., EDR/XDR, DAM, MDM, CASB, PAM, IAM, MFA).
• Compliance & Reporting: Deliver detailed security and incident reports for executive management and relevant statutory governing bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent, with 8–10 years of experience in Information and Cyber Security.
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and SaaS security. Deep knowledge of NIST, ISO27001, MTCS, CSA Security-by-Design (SBD), and PDPA; familiarity with Government IM and PCI‑DSS is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with AI concepts, AI‑powered security solutions, or managing security risks associated with enterprise AI adoption.
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CREST, CEH, or CHFI certification is a strong advantage.
• Proven leadership, adaptability, and excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to present complex technical risks to C-Level and Board executives.