Job Description

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.
As the IT Cyber Security Manager, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and managing the IT Security team to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's and clients' IT infrastructure. This role oversees the implementation of cybersecurity strategies, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and provides expert guidance on security practices. The manager will supervise IT Security Officers, ensure the successful execution of security programs, and act as the key liaison between the security team, IT, business units, and external clients.
What will you do?
Team Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor a team of IT Security Officers, setting performance objectives and monitoring progress.
• Define and implement security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Oversee day-to-day security operations, delegating tasks to ensure efficient execution of responsibilities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team.

Security Program Oversight

• Drive the design and implementation of cybersecurity programs including risk management, identity and access management (IAM), incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Ensure security controls are effectively deployed and monitored.
• Lead periodic security reviews and coordinate third-party audits and assessments.

Vulnerability & Threat Management

• Oversee the identification, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across IT systems and applications.
• Coordinate regular penetration tests, threat modeling exercises, and patch management activities.
• Review vulnerability and risk reports provided by IT Security Officers and escalate critical risks accordingly.

Incident Response & Investigations

• Lead the organization's response to security incidents, ensuring timely investigation, containment, and resolution.
• Conduct root cause analysis and ensure lessons learned are implemented to prevent future incidents.
• Maintain and test the incident response plan regularly.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, PDPA, MAS TRM).
• Lead risk assessments and maintain the security risk register.
• Provide oversight for audit readiness and compliance reporting.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding security matters.
• Support client audits, provide advisory on emerging threats, and represent the security team in cross-functional discussions.
• Deliver executive-level reporting on the security posture and incident trends.

Training & Awareness

• Oversee the planning and delivery of security awareness programs for employees and clients.
• Promote adoption of secure practices across the organization and reinforce a security-conscious culture.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years in IT security or cybersecurity roles, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security technologies including firewalls, SIEM, IAM, DLP, and vulnerability scanners.
• Demonstrated experience with managing security operations and audit/compliance processes.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on technical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Able to work under pressure, particularly during security incidents.
• Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning.
• May require on-call availability during security incidents or critical upgrades.
• Occasional travel to client sites may be needed.
• Must be comfortable working in both internal and client-facing environments.
• Due to government project sensitivity, we will only consider Singapore Citizen

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs--Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity--and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.
Together, we make the extraordinary happen.
Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.

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