“Global Head, Information Security Architecture” - Permanent role based in Singapore for the World’s leading semiconductor manufacturing company.

Job Function:

Has the responsibility for global and enterprise-wide information security; he/she is responsible for protection services [e.g. Data Loss Prevention (DLP)] and privacy of the corporation and its employees.

He/she is responsible for overall direction of all security functions associated with Information Technology applications, communications (voice and data), and computing services within the enterprise.  At the same time he/she must be aware of the implications of legislated requirements that impact security for the enterprise.  This includes but is not limited to Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

·         The candidate will be tasked to chart out the enterprise roadmap of the IT Security function in the organization.

·         Engage internal users to understand the IT security requirements of the business, as well as the security risks and concerns in their areas, and to collect these requirements as part of the inputs for development of an architecture framework for security technologies deployment, strategies for aligning security investments with business requirements, and as the benchmark for standardization and harmonization of security designs and solutions deployed in the organization.

Required Skills & Experience:

·         Education: Bachelor or Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.

·         CISA certified.

·         ITIL v3 foundation certified.

·         8+ years of experience in a security architect role, preferably in a global MNC environment, working alongside with peers and users from diverse working cultures.

·         Be familiar with common security architecture models or frameworks, security certification standards, and security technologies.

·         Formal IT security certifications with working experiences in risks analysis and compliance.

·         Well versed with Sarbanes-Oxley Act, HIPAA, and ISO 27000 (formerly ISO 17799) 27001 & 27002 standards.

·         Good enterprise-wide view of operational risk within electronic high/tech industry.

·         Essential communication skills to drive security program across the enterprise.

·         Problem solving skills.

·         Negotiation skills.

·         General interpersonal skills.

·         Familiar with different working cultures.

·         Good written English skills.

As per my client needs, this role is open for the candidates currently based in Singapore only.

If this interests you, Please send your CV to srinivas.reddy@adecco-asia.com to initiate the process.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.