We are seeking an experienced
IT Security Consultant
to strengthen our security operations, vendor governance, and risk management frameworks. In this role, you will oversee third-party security deliverables, direct vulnerability assessments and testing cycles, and provide expert technical guidance to ensure enterprise systems remain resilient against evolving cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor & Testing Management:
Oversee security vendors and ensure high-quality technical deliverables. Manage periodic penetration testing and vulnerability scanning schedules.
Remediation & Risk Assessment:
Evaluate security findings, assess proposed mitigation plans for technical adequacy, and drive timely remediation across systems.
Governance & Advisory:
Review and refine security policies, standards, and operational guidelines. Provide internal cybersecurity consultancy across technical projects.
Incident Response & Operations:
Monitor and respond to security alerts and advisories. Handle security incidents, conduct root-cause analysis, and drive resolution.
Training & Awareness:
Develop and conduct organization-wide security awareness sessions and issue regular threat advisories.
Qualifications & Skill Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
Experience:
4 to 7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, security analysis, or an equivalent consultant role.
Mandatory Certifications:
Must hold an active
CISSP
and/or
CISM
.
Technical Skills:
Deep understanding of network protocols, OS administration (Windows/Linux), and major cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Hands-on proficiency with SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing tools.
Experience using scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for task automation.
Solid understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, web application security, and incident response frameworks.
Frameworks & Standards:
Practical familiarity with established frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001.
Soft Skills:
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, strong attention to detail, and the ability to articulate complex technical risks to non-technical stakeholders.
K2 PARTNERING SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD
K2 Partnering Solutions is a professional global recruitment and staffing company which delivers top-tier IT professionals within the niche markets of ERP/CRM/SOA/BI.
In South-East Asia, we are the only foreign based staffing firm that focuses exclusively on the Enterprise Application market. With a focus on both permanent and contract (freelancing) recruitment in Singapore and regionally, our clients include many prestigious international companies as well as several large domestic firms. Being one of most well known technology recruiting firms globally, our main technological verticals include SAP and Cloud Technologies with an unparalleled attention to candidate service and client satisfaction.
We are confident to expand our services in Asia with our trade mark quality control system REQ (Relationship-Expertise-Quality).
Being the Best by working with the Best
K2 has a huge interest in establishing good relationships with IT and Business consultants who are specialized in the SAP/Cloud areas for both permanent and contract (freelancing) opportunities. We deliver on our promises and are able to provide opportunities here in Japan as well as within our global network.
K2 Partnering Solutions was established in London at 1997, we have successfully grown to a 250 million USD turnover company, and expanded our organizations to Europe, USA, South America and Asia with 21 offices operating at the moment.
K2 is currently expanding rapidly in Asia Pacific region. We aim to provide the very best in service to our consultants as well as IT talent to our clients across the region.