JJ Consulting Services is a recruitment firm and preferred partner for multinational companies expanding in Asia. Our consultants bring deep industry and functional expertise, delivering top professional and staffing solutions to clients and candidates.
Our client in Singapore seeks an Agency Chief Information Security Officer to lead cybersecurity efforts, ensuring digital resilience and aligning security strategies with business goals across multiple cybersecurity domains.
Responsibilities
Lead cybersecurity initiatives supporting digital transformation to ensure system resilience
Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, policies, and work plans aligned with business objectives
Conduct threat-based risk assessments and enhance risk management through mitigation, monitoring, and reporting
Provide expert consultation and endorse risk management plans from project teams
Oversee ICT asset security, security architectures, and cybersecurity operations to strengthen security posture
Design, develop, and conduct incident response plans, workshops, simulations, and lead ICT security incident investigations
Advise on cybersecurity technologies that meet business needs and align with industry best practices
Ensure secure-by-design principles in ICT product development and enforce compliance with security policies and standards
Develop and maintain cybersecurity awareness and training programs for organizational staff
Required competencies and certifications
CISSP certification (minimum) demonstrating industry best practices knowledge
Proven management experience (8-10 years) in information security with strong understanding of ICT operations, security policies, and business processes
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams to establish real-time security posture awareness among end users
Strong interpersonal and executive leadership skills
Expertise in security-by-design implementations, system architecture review, DevSecOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and securing CI/CD pipelines
In-depth knowledge of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and cloud-native architectures including serverless, containers, and microservices
Skills to identify and assess on-premises and cloud cybersecurity risks including insider threats, vendor risks, data leakage, malware, ransomware, account hijacking, and compliance risks
Capability to evaluate existing controls and recommend mitigation strategies for cybersecurity and data security issues in on-premises and cloud environments
Understanding of emerging threats and technologies with ability to translate risks into business impact
Strong grasp of compliance requirements and ability to identify potential violations in on-premises or cloud environments
Effective communication of cybersecurity topics to senior stakeholders
Preferred competencies and qualifications
Additional certifications such as CISM, CCSP, GCIH demonstrating continuous learning and advanced industry knowledge
Other Information
Applicants are invited to send a MS Word resume to ************* stating position applied for, current and expected salaries, and earliest available date. JJ Consulting Services
EA Licence No.: 12C6207
JJ Consulting Services
JJ Consulting Services is a recruitment firm and a preferred partner for multi-national companies and organisations seeking expansion in Asia. Our recruitment consultants come with in-depth industry and functional-area expertise, and we are committed to bring the best professional and staffing solutions to our clients and candidates alike.