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Head of Security Operations

Head of Security Operations

Morgan McKinleySingapore
4 days ago
Job description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Security Operations team, including SOC analysts, incident responders, threat hunters, and security engineers.
  • Oversee 24 / 7 monitoring, detection, triage, analysis, and response to cyber threats and security incidents.
  • Drive the design, implementation, and optimization of SOC tools and technologies (, SIEM, EDR / XDR, SOAR).
  • Develop and maintain robust incident response procedures, including playbooks and escalation protocols.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders across IT, risk, andpliance functions to manage security risks and responses effectively.
  • Lead cyber threat intelligence efforts to stay ahead of emerging threats and adapt defenses accordingly.
  • Monitor key security metrics, prepare executive-level reports, and present updates to senior leadership.
  • Ensurepliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements (, NIST, ISO, MAS TRM).
  • Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and service providers, ensuring SLA adherence and service quality.
  • Conduct regular tabletop exercises, penetration tests, and post-incident reviews to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of the organization's overall cybersecurity strategy.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security,puter Science, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing security operations.
  • Proven experience leading SOC teams, managing incident response, and deploying security technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, threat intelligence platforms, and vulnerability management tools.
  • Excellent leadership,munication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

    • Preferred Certifications :

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • GIAC certifications (, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA)
  • ITIL, PMP, or other project / operations management certifications are a plus

    • Job ID JN -052025-1982345

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