Senior Manager, Cyber Security Operations

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A major regional industry leader located in Singapore is seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity leader to drive innovation in security operations. This role involves shaping strategies, enhancing defenses, and managing specialized teams to protect critical assets. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, hold relevant certifications, and demonstrate impactful leadership within complex environments. Join us to lead transformative initiatives in AI and security.

Benefits

Strategic leadership opportunities

Career growth and talent development

Collaboration with public and private sectors

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IT or cybersecurity roles.
• 10+ years managing security operations or SOCs.
• Professional security certifications like CISSP, CISM, or SANS.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity detection and response operations.
• Design security roadmaps for resilience.
• Establish and optimize the Security Operations Centre.

Skills

Cybersecurity management

Crisis management

Threat intelligence

AI and automation

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

Security Operations Centre (SOC) tools

Job description

• Drive innovation in cybersecurity and AI powered strategies
• Shape global resilience through impactful leadership and collaboration

About Our Client

The client is a major regional industry leader with extensive operations across digital infrastructure and enterprise solutions.

They emphasize strategic leadership, collaboration, and compliance excellence, working closely with public and private partners to strengthen threat intelligence, crisis management, and overall security maturity.

Job Description

• Lead cybersecurity detection and response operations with strong strategy and governance.
• Design long-term security roadmaps to strengthen defence maturity and resilience.
• Establish and optimize the Security Operations Centre (SOC) for efficiency and quality.
• Manage and develop specialized teams of analysts, responders, and threat intelligence experts.
• Drive automation and innovation using AI and advanced technologies.
• Oversee incident detection, crisis management, and stakeholder communication.
• Build and enhance threat intelligence capabilities and collaborative defence playbooks.
• Continuously improve vulnerability management, SOC tools, and 24x7 monitoring operations.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on defence posture and capabilities.
• Partner with external organizations to strengthen intelligence sharing and joint cyber exercises.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional security certifications required, such as CISSP, CISM, or specialized SANS credentials.
• At least 15 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity roles.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience managing security operations, SOCs, or equivalent programmes.
• Proven track record of working with Internal Audit, Governance, and Compliance teams.

What's on Offer

• Strategic Leadership: Opportunity to shape and lead enterprise-wide cyber defence operations at scale.
• Innovation & AI: Drive cutting-edge automation, AI adoption, and advanced SOC capabilities to stay ahead of threats.
• Impactful Role: Directly safeguard critical assets and strengthen organizational resilience against evolving risks.
• Talent Development: Build, mentor, and lead highly specialized security teams.
• Collaboration: Work with public and private partners on intelligence sharing and joint cyber exercises.
• Visibility: Provide executive-level updates and influence decision-making at the highest levels.
• Career Growth: Exposure to complex, global security challenges and compliance frameworks.

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