Strategic CISO: Enterprise Cybersecurity Leader

Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead its enterprise cybersecurity function. This senior leadership appointment shapes security direction, strengthens resilience and aligns cyber capabilities with business and technology priorities.

The successful candidate will lead an established cybersecurity team and partner with executive leadership to drive strategy, governance and continuous improvement across IT and OT environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity or a related discipline.
• Approximately 10-15 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, information security or technology risk, including substantial leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading enterprise cybersecurity programmes within complex, large-scale or highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity governance, security architecture, threat management, incident response and operational resilience.
• Exposure to OT/industrial cybersecurity, critical infrastructure or mission‑critical technology environments would be highly relevant.
• Familiarity with established security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001 and IEC 62443.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage senior stakeholders and drive organisation‑wide security initiatives.
• Strong commercial judgement, executive presence and the ability to translate technical risks into practical business decisions.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or CRISC would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organisation’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities, technology transformation and evolving threat landscapes.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management and board stakeholders on cybersecurity risks, organisational readiness, regulatory developments and investment priorities.
• Lead the cybersecurity function, overseeing security governance, risk management, architecture, operations and incident response capabilities.
• Strengthen security controls and resilience across enterprise IT, operational technology and business-critical infrastructure.
• Establish and enhance cybersecurity policies, frameworks and assurance programmes in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Drive cybersecurity transformation initiatives, including security architecture improvements, technology modernisation and the adoption of security-by-design principles.
• Oversee cyber threat management, vulnerability assessments, incident preparedness, response and recovery capabilities.
• Partner with technology, engineering and business stakeholders to embed appropriate security measures into systems, processes and operational environments.
• Manage cybersecurity budgets, external service providers and third‑party security risks, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
• Establish meaningful cybersecurity metrics and reporting mechanisms to provide management with visibility over risk exposure, control effectiveness and programme maturity.
• Build and develop a capable cybersecurity leadership team while promoting security awareness and accountability across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Incident response

Security architecture

Threat management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Security budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity or related discipline

Tools

NIST/ISO 27001/IEC 62443 frameworks

Job description

Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead its enterprise cybersecurity function. This senior leadership appointment shapes security direction, strengthens resilience and aligns cyber capabilities with business and technology priorities.

The successful candidate will lead an established cybersecurity team and partner with executive leadership to drive strategy, governance and continuous improvement across IT and OT environments.