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Cybersecurity Lead

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We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Operations Lead to safeguard our organization’s digital assets and ensure the integrity of security operations. This role is responsible for managing security infrastructure, monitoring threats, leading incident response efforts, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices while also designing and optimizing IT security architecture, tracking and enhancing security KPIs/SLAs, and supporting audits and assessments to protect our platforms, applications, and data from evolving cyber threats.

  • Lead and oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC) to ensure effective monitoring, detection, and response to cyber threats.
  • Manage and mentor the cybersecurity team, providing direction and professional development.
  • Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies to protect the organization from evolving threats.
  • Develop cyber risk management strategies, including risk assessments, security controls, and remediation plans.
  • Manage security incidents and forensic investigations, ensuring timely resolution and post-incident analysis.
  • Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat intelligence initiatives to proactively identify and mitigate security risks.
  • Establish, enforce, and continuously improve security policies, standards, and best practices in alignment with industry frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC2, RMiT) and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to ensure secure system architecture and implementation.
  • Manage security tools and technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, firewalls, and cloud security solutions.
  • Drive security automation and orchestration initiatives to enhance efficiency in cybersecurity operations.
  • Conduct security awareness training and provide guidance to employees on cybersecurity best practices.
  • Serve as the cybersecurity liaison for executive leadership, providing insights, reporting, and strategic recommendations.
  • Liaise with external vendors, auditors, and regulators to assess security effectiveness and maintain compliance.
  • Stay updated on emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to continuously enhance the organization’s defense mechanisms.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
  • Proven expertise in leading security operations, risk management, and compliance programs.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, network security, endpoint security, and modern cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, DLP, and threat intelligence platforms.
  • In-depth knowledge of cyber risk management methodologies, incident response frameworks, forensic investigations, and malware analysis.
  • Familiarity with security standards and compliance requirements, including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC2, PDPA, and RMiT.
  • Experience with cloud security frameworks for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, CCSP, or equivalent are highly preferred.

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Operations Lead to safeguard our organization’s digital assets and ensure the integrity of security operations. This role is responsible for managing security infrastructure, monitoring threats, leading incident response efforts, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices while also designing and optimizing IT security architecture, tracking and enhancing security KPIs/SLAs, and supporting audits and assessments to protect our platforms, applications, and data from evolving cyber threats.

  • Lead and oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC) to ensure effective monitoring, detection, and response to cyber threats.
  • Manage and mentor the cybersecurity team, providing direction and professional development.
  • Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies to protect the organization from evolving threats.
  • Develop cyber risk management strategies, including risk assessments, security controls, and remediation plans.
  • Manage security incidents and forensic investigations, ensuring timely resolution and post-incident analysis.
  • Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat intelligence initiatives to proactively identify and mitigate security risks.
  • Establish, enforce, and continuously improve security policies, standards, and best practices in alignment with industry frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC2, RMiT) and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to ensure secure system architecture and implementation.
  • Manage security tools and technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, firewalls, and cloud security solutions.
  • Drive security automation and orchestration initiatives to enhance efficiency in cybersecurity operations.
  • Conduct security awareness training and provide guidance to employees on cybersecurity best practices.
  • Serve as the cybersecurity liaison for executive leadership, providing insights, reporting, and strategic recommendations.
  • Liaise with external vendors, auditors, and regulators to assess security effectiveness and maintain compliance.
  • Stay updated on emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to continuously enhance the organization’s defense mechanisms.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
  • Proven expertise in leading security operations, risk management, and compliance programs.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, network security, endpoint security, and modern cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, DLP, and threat intelligence platforms.
  • In-depth knowledge of cyber risk management methodologies, incident response frameworks, forensic investigations, and malware analysis.
  • Familiarity with security standards and compliance requirements, including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC2, PDPA, and RMiT.
  • Experience with cloud security frameworks for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, CCSP, or equivalent are highly preferred.