Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Operations

Singapore Post; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Operations to develop and maintain cybersecurity standards, oversee incident responses, and manage a team of cybersecurity experts. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations and relevant qualifications. This role offers a challenging opportunity to enhance the company's cybersecurity posture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of Cybersecurity operations working experience.
• Cyber Security related qualifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM is an advantage.
• Well versed in Security Standards like ISO27001 and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity control standards and guidelines.
• Oversee continuous monitoring of security systems and incidents.
• Lead investigations into security incidents and coordinate remediation.

Skills

Cyber Security expertise

Risk management

Security Standards knowledge

Project Management

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

EDR

SIEM

Job description

Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Operations

Develop, maintain, and socialize cybersecurity control standards, and guidelines.

Assist stakeholders on cybersecurity risk management program, including identification, assessment, treatment, and reporting of cyber risks.

Drive implementation of cyber risk metrics and dashboards for executive and board-level reporting.

Advise business and technology units on control design, residual risk, and exceptions.

Technology & Architecture

Manage and maintain the organisation's security infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and availability.

Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools to enhance security capabilities.

Collaborate with IT teams on the implementation and integration of security solutions.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security analysts and engineers, fostering a collaborative and high performing environment.

Lead efforts to advance the company's expertise in cybersecurity, setting a vision that inspires innovation and excellence.

Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor team performance to ensure efficient and effective security operations.

Conduct regular team meetings, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.

Contribute to recruitment and onboarding processes for new security operations personnel.

Awareness & Engagement

Collaborate effectively with other IT teams, business units, and external vendors on security-related matters.

Communicate security risks and recommendations clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Security Monitoring and Analysis

Oversee the continuous monitoring of security systems, including SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and other security tools.

Analyse security alerts and events to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches.

Develop and refine security monitoring rules, alerts, and dashboards to improve detection capabilities.

Incident Response and Remediation

Lead investigations into security incidents and coordinate containment, remediation, and root cause analysis.

Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and implement preventative measures.

Continuously improve the organization's incident response capability and playbooks.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders during security incidents, providing timely updates and recommendations.

Stay abreast of the latest security threats, trends, and attack techniques.

Utilise threat intelligence feeds to proactively identify potential risks and inform security monitoring and incident response efforts.

Management of 3rd Party SecOps team

Define specific security responsibilities, performance metrics (KPIs), and service level agreements (SLAs) upfront. This ensures both parties understand the scope of work, expected outcomes, and accountability.

Foster regular and transparent communication channels. Schedule consistent meetings, share relevant threat intelligence, and encourage collaborative problem-solving to ensure seamless integration and responsiveness.

Establish clear processes for monitoring performance, conducting audits, and verifying compliance against agreed-upon standards and regulations.

Regular reviews and feedback mechanisms are crucial for continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, IT, Computer Science, or related field.

Cyber Security related qualifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GIAC will be an advantage.

Minimum 5 to 8 years of Cybersecurity operations working experience

Well verse in Security Standards such ISO27001 and NIST etc.

Good understanding of IT Governance, Project Management and Methodologies

Good understand of various regulation/laws related to cybersecurity such as Cybersecurity Act 2018 (and CCoP 2.0), Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

Well verse in MITRE ATT&CK & D3FEND framework

Technical hands-on expertise and well verse in Security related products Firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR,

IAM, PAM, VMS, WAF, SIEM and PKI are preferred

Familiarity with financial services or critical infrastructure regulatory environments is an advantage.