Cyber Security Consultant – PM - Singapore - TECHNOPALS PTE. LTD.

Description

Summary

The Security consultant is a pivotal technical role essential for facilitating Zero Trust deployment initiatives. This role encompasses conducting thorough gap analyses, proficient project management, and delivering technical advisories. Collaboration with cross-functional regional teams across the Asia-Pacific region is integral to this role. The ideal candidate will exhibit a robust understanding of the Zero Trust framework (CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model and Microsoft Zero Trust Model), possess broad security experience, analytical acumen, and demonstrate a proactive approach to project management. This position will report to HQ.

Skills/Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of experience in the cybersecurity industry.

• Consulting experience in Cyber domain.

• Proven experience in security engineering, with a focus on Zero Trust deployment.

• Consultation capability in related technology and or related service to customer.

• Great communication and interpersonal skills

• Bilingual (English / Japanese) preferred but not required (proficient English is a requirement)

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and project management, with a strong commitment to achieving objectives and deadlines.

• Project management experience.

Technology Proficiency:

• Core expertise in Microsoft technologies.

• Azure Active Directory (AAD), identity management and MFA

• Microsoft Endpoint Manager

• Network Security, Azure Virtual Network and Azure Firewall

• Data Protection, Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) classifying, labelling, and protecting sensitive data.

Main Responsibilities:

• Overall Security Posture: Support and maintain APAC's information security strategy and ensure it is aligned with Global security strategy based on Zero Trust

• Zero Trust Deployment Support: Lead and support Zero Trust deployment initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and security best practices, Possess a strong background in security with a focus on general high-level knowledge.

• Gap Analysis: Conduct comprehensive gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement within existing security frameworks in APAC region. Perform APAC's Information Security Risk Assessment in accordance with the Risk Register Policy and support information security risk assessments for APAC to determine the gaps to reach Zero Trust.

• Project Management: Effectively manage Zero Trust deployment projects, including planning, research, monitoring, and reporting.

• Technical Advisory: Provide expert technical guidance and advisory services to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making regarding Zero Trust implementation, although not responsible for implementation, must comprehend the technical aspects of security technology and planning.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across the APAC region to ensure seamless integration and alignment of Zero Trust initiatives with broader organizational objectives.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of Zero Trust deployment processes, procedures, and best practices for reference and future optimization.

Additional General Responsibilities:

• Promote the use of 'right-sized' solutions for APAC, including Global Shared Information Security Services, to drive increased standardization and effective use of security resources.

• Promote an information security-conscious culture.

• Collaboratively work with APAC to develop and implement processes that meet Global information policy and standards.

• Support information security activities across APAC (align activities where possible, foster joint plans, etc.).

• Collaborate with APAC's legal and compliance to ensure APAC is compliant with local information security laws and regulations.

• Support the efforts of APAC's Security delivery resources to execute to expectations.

• Encourage the development of innovative ideas that solve root causes of identified problems.

• Build and develop cross functional relationships within APAC to engender support of security projects.

• Coordinate technical input and recommendations from GISS to APAC

• Work on global initiatives as part of working groups (e.g.: standards refresh, new technology discussion, etc.)