Head of Cybersecurity
About the job
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the Cyber Threat Response function, ensuring full accountability for incident detection, containment, investigation, and resolution.
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Develop and build cybersecurity incident response capabilities, including processes, tools, and team skills.
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Plan and conduct regular incident response exercises and tabletop drills to maintain operational readiness.
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Manage real-time cyber incidents, including containment, impact assessment, root cause analysis, and reporting to senior management and regulators.
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Monitor and assess new and emerging cyber threats and attack vectors, evaluating their potential impact to the organization.
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Drive proactive threat hunting activities to detect advanced threats before they materialize.
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Collaborate across business, IT, risk, and compliance functions to strengthen overall cyber resilience.
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Ensure effective and timely reporting of cybersecurity metrics, incidents, and risks to senior stakeholders.
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Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the cybersecurity team.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
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Minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on incident response, threat management, and team leadership.
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Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, CISM) are required.
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Strong technical expertise in cyber incident handling, including containment, forensics, and recovery.
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Familiarity with regulatory requirements and experience engaging with external auditors and regulators.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Analytical and holistic approach to solving complex cybersecurity challenges.
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Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
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Ability to act with urgency, adapt quickly, and deliver results under pressure.
Morgan Mckinley Pte Ltd
Pam Lim
EA Licence No: 11C5502 | EAP Registration No: R1106192
