Lead Cybersecurity Specialist (Cyber Defence)

​ Our Client is an established company in Singapore, who is seeking to recruit a Lead Cybersecurity Specialist (Security Operations). Lead Cybersecurity Specialist (Cyber Defence) You will be the primaryarchitect of the security governance and risk management framework., with the missionto transform GRC from a compliance-heavy exercise into a strategic enabler. Youwill ensure that risk management is deeply integrated into the lifecycle ofevery digital system, from web applications to critical Operational Technology(OT) environments. 1. Incident Management &Response Standardisation · Unified Playbooks: Establish and maintain Incident Response(IR) playbooks for diverse threat scenarios (e.g., Ransomware, DataExfiltration, Cloud breaches). · Crisis Leadership: Provide direct guidance and technicaloversight to agencies during High and Critical severity incidents, ensuringtimely reporting and effective containment. · Incident Governance: Work with CIOs and CISOs to establishclear command structures and roles, empowering leaders to make difficult,high-stakes decisions during a crisis. 2. Operational Readiness& Resiliency Testing · Advanced Exercises: Design and oversee high-quality TabletopExercises (TTX) for various stakeholders (system owners, SIROs, CISOs, CIOs).You will evaluate external vendors to ensure these exercises are realistic,comprehensive, and push the limits. · Chaos Testing: Drive the adoption of chaos testing acrossagencies to validate the adequacy of resiliency plans and identify hiddenfailure points in critical systems. · Capability Building: Continuously assess the operationalreadiness of the Family and lead initiatives to bridge identified gaps inincident management. 3. Continuous Monitoring& Asset Governance · Centralised Monitoring: Ensure all systems are effectivelyonboarded to central monitoring services. Work with system owners on overcomingchallenges encountered during onboarding. · Asset Visibility: Partner with CIOs to maintain a robust andupdated IT asset inventory, ensuring that "you cannot protect what you donot know." · Custom Threat Scenarios: Provide expert guidance for agencieswith unique threat use cases or specialised systems (e.g., OT/ICS) that falloutside standard monitoring coverage, helping them build bespoke detectioncapabilities. 4. Vulnerability &Attack Surface Management · Full-Spectrum SOPs: Establish Standard Operating Proceduresfor vulnerability management across on-premises, cloud (GCC), and OTenvironments. Ensure that there are proper procedures for managing unpatchedvulnerabilities. · Attack Surface Scanning: Ensure agencies deploy adequateinternal and external scanning tools. You will oversee the workflow for findingprioritisation and validate that patches are applied and effective. 5. Advocacy & Education · Resilience Culture: Educate stakeholders on the criticalimportance of Response and Business Continuity Planning (BCP). · Stakeholder Inculcation: Foster a mindset of "assumedbreach," ensuring project owners and leaders understand their roles inthreat monitoring and incident management. Requirements Experience · Years of Experience: 8 to 10 years of deep experience inCybersecurity Operations, SOC Management, or Incident Response. · Crisis Management: Proven track record of leading orproviding technical oversight in high-pressure, high-severity securityincidents. · Domain Expertise: Experience managing security operationsacross complex hybrid environments (On-premise, Cloud, and OT). Technical Skills · Incident Response & Forensics: Mastery of IRmethodologies and a strong understanding of digital forensics and malwareanalysis. · Threat Intelligence & TTPs: Deep knowledge of the threatlandscape and the ability to map monitoring use cases to the MITRE ATT&CKframework. · Vulnerability & Exploitation Research: Deep understandingof the CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) system and CVSS scoring.Knowledge of exploitation techniques and the mechanics of how vulnerabilitiesare weaponised by threat actors. Ability to assess the"exploitability" of a vulnerability within the specific context ofthe environment to prioritise remediation. · Detection Technologies: Proficiency in SIEM, SOAR, XDR, andEDR technologies. Ability to evaluate the relevancy of existing monitoringtools against evolving threats. · Cloud Operations: Strong understanding of monitoring andresponding to incidents within Government Commercial Cloud (GCC) and nativecloud environments. · Certifications: Professional certifications such as GCIH(GIAC Certified Incident Handler), GCFA (GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst),CHFI, or CISSP are highly desirable. Soft Skills · Command & Control: Ability to remain calm and provideclear, authoritative guidance during high-stakes security crises. · Diplomacy & Education: Skill in translating operationalneeds into strategic priorities for CIOs and CISOs. · Strategic Foresight: A strong interest in emerging securitytechnologies and the ability to proactively adapt monitoring strategies tocounter new actor TTPs. JJ Consulting Services EA Licence No.: 12C6207 Applicants are invited to send in a MS Word resume to jobs@jjconsulting.com.sg statingposition applying for/present/expected salaries and earliest available date. We thank all applicants in advance and regret that only short listed candidateswill be notified.