Cybersecurity Lead
About the role
Join us as a Cybersecurity Lead and play a key leadership role in protecting the enterprise technology environment behind our award-winning trading systems used by leading brokerages and banks across Asia. We're looking for a strategic and hands-on cybersecurity leader who can drive security governance, manage cyber risks, strengthen operational resilience, and work closely with internal teams and customers in a fast-paced production environment.
Key responsibilities
Drive cybersecurity strategy – develop and lead the organisation's cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, policies, and security standards
Strengthen cyber defence – oversee security controls across infrastructure, networks, systems, endpoints, and applications to safeguard business-critical platforms
Manage cyber risks – lead risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, evaluate threats, and drive remediation plans across the environment
Lead incident response – manage cybersecurity incidents from detection to containment, investigation, recovery, and post-incident review
Oversee security operations – work with internal teams and service providers to ensure effective monitoring, alerting, incident management, and response readiness
Improve governance & compliance – establish and enhance security policies, procedures, and controls in line with business, regulatory, and audit requirements
Protect infrastructure & systems – collaborate with infrastructure, network, and application teams to ensure secure architecture and secure system implementation
Manage third-party security – assess and monitor risks relating to vendors, service providers, and external connections
Drive security awareness – promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices across the organisation to strengthen security culture
Lead and mentor the team – guide team members, support capability development, and build a strong cybersecurity function
About you
Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum 7 years' relevant working experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT Security, or IT Risk, with leadership or managerial experience preferred
Strong experience in cybersecurity governance, security operations / incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment and remediation, network and infrastructure security, endpoint and system security, and security policy and compliance management
Good understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and industry security best practices
Proven ability to manage cybersecurity incidents, coordinate remediation efforts, and work with cross-functional stakeholders
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Able to work independently, lead initiatives, and drive cybersecurity improvements in a fast-paced environment
Willing to provide support during and after office hours for major incidents or critical security events, when required
Benefits
Attractive salary + awesome perks (medical, birthday leave, study leave & more)
Impactful work – your designs will keep mission-critical systems running flawlessly
Stable, supportive culture – great managers, collaborative teammates
Regular team-building fun to balance the serious stuff
