Associate Director, Security Operations (ICS)

at  AUDAX FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD

We are looking for a highly talented professional to join our Information & Cyber Security (ICS) practice. The candidate must be comfortable with working on ICS at both the abstract and detailed levels. The candidate will be someone who has strong background in ICS operations management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Firewall, Network Proxy, and EDR Management:

• Firewall Management: Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of firewall systems to enforce security policies and control network traffic effectively.
• Network Proxy Management: Manage proxy servers to secure internet traffic, optimize performance, and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Management: Manage EDR tools across endpoints, configure policies for threat detection and response, and analyze endpoint data for security anomalies.

1. Threat Detection and Content Creation:

• Write and refine rules, signatures, and queries to detect security threats effectively.
• Develop and update security detection content for SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:

• Proven experience in a security operations role with hands-on experience in firewall management, network proxy, EDR, incident response, and threat detection.
• Strong understanding of security principles, protocols, and technologies.
• Experience with access control, vulnerability management, audit management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) preferred.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• 5-10 years of relevant ICS experience in security operations / management.
• At least 2 years managing security operations team
• Strong acumen in setting up risk frameworks, policies, standards, baselines and procedures.
• Good hands-on experience reviewing cloud, application, information and cyber security.
• Good understanding of technology (e.g. cloud and containers) and Agile development concepts.
• Ability to explain theoretical concepts to team members with varying ICS backgrounds.
• Good knowledge of retail banking products and processes with a focus on digital products, functions, features and processes.
• Good understanding of industry trends and developments including impact on the business.
• People leader