Head of Security Operations

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    May 30
    JN -052025-1982345

    Head of Security Operations

    Singapore Permanent Competitive

    About the job

     

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead and manage the Security Operations team, including SOC analysts, incident responders, threat hunters, and security engineers.
    • Oversee 24/7 monitoring, detection, triage, analysis, and response to cyber threats and security incidents.
    • Drive the design, implementation, and optimization of SOC tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR).
    • Develop and maintain robust incident response procedures, including playbooks and escalation protocols.
    • Coordinate with stakeholders across IT, risk, and compliance functions to manage security risks and responses effectively.
    • Lead cyber threat intelligence efforts to stay ahead of emerging threats and adapt defenses accordingly.
    • Monitor key security metrics, prepare executive-level reports, and present updates to senior leadership.
    • Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO, MAS TRM).
    • Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and service providers, ensuring SLA adherence and service quality.
    • Conduct regular tabletop exercises, penetration tests, and post-incident reviews to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement.
    • Contribute to the development and execution of the organization's overall cybersecurity strategy.

     

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing security operations.
    • Proven experience leading SOC teams, managing incident response, and deploying security technologies.
    • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
    • Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, threat intelligence platforms, and vulnerability management tools.
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

    Preferred Certifications:

    • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
    • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
    • GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GCFA)
    • ITIL, PMP, or other project/operations management certifications are a plus

    MORGAN MCKINLEY

    EA Licence No: 11C5502

    EA Name: Lim Sook Fern

    Registration No: R1106192