Overview
Security Operations Lead Jobs in Singapore, Singapore at ANEXT Bank
Title: Security Operations Lead
Company: ANEXT Bank
Location: Singapore, Singapore
We’re on a mission to make financial services accessible and effortless for SMEs. As one of Singapore’s latest digital wholesale banks fully regulated by MAS, we’re committed to continuous innovation to bring about simpler, safer and more rewarding financial services. #bringingaboutwhatsnext
Job Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Security Engineer to lead our security operations functions and ensure the protection of our digital assets and data. It is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving environment and help define robust security measures for a growing organization, and this role will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with other Security functions to design, deploy, and sustain the bank’s digital assets and data. Your primary objective will be to fortify our defenses against cyber threats while ensuring adherence to regulatory mandates.
Job Scope
Lead the security operations function aligned with organizational goals and risks appetites, and collaborate with other security functional teams to enhance protection measures and overall security posture.
Develop and maintain the organization’s incident response playbooks and security operational runbooks.
Manage outsourced service providers, including intra-group outsourcing arrangements and other third-party vendors. Perform regular evaluations of vendor performance and oversee Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Ensure high performance, accountability, and compliance from all outsourced providers while optimizing costs.
Lead the organization’s incident response efforts, working closely with internal teams and external partners during security events.
Conduct detailed investigations into security breaches and anomalous activities, and provide insights for remediation and improvement.
Communicate actionable insights and updates on the evolving threat landscape to relevant stakeholders.
Identify and implement new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance security operations efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide regular reporting to leadership and other functional heads on security operations metrics and trends.
Requirements
BS/MS in Computer Science / Cybersecurity with 5 years and above relevant experience in security operations, incident response, or other cybersecurity roles; startup experience is a plus.
Proven track record of managing outsourced security services like SOC, MDR, or threat detection providers.
Experience solutioning and incorporating technical security controls align with industrial framework and regulatory requirements such as NIST CSF framework, MAS TRMG, MAS Cloud Advisory.
Experience in developing processes and playbooks for a growing organization.
Hands-on experience deploying, operating, automating security systems.
Expertise in threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and coordinating threat response initiatives.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevSecOps practices, Ali Cloud experience is a plus.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands in a fast-paced startup environment.
Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
