Head of Cyber Operations

Consultant:

Chen Yi Ooi

Job Reference No.

Registration No.

R1876389

License No.

16S8060

Function

Cybersecurity & GRC

The Head of Cyber Operations will lead the organisation’s cyber defence capability, overseeing 24×7 Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering and Incident Response. The role is responsible for driving the transformation of Cyber Operations into a proactive, intelligence-led function while strengthening the organisation’s cyber resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the enterprise Cyber Operations function, including SOC, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering and Incident Response.
Drive the modernisation of Cyber Operations through automation, AI and threat-informed defence capabilities.
Enhance threat detection, investigation and response capabilities to improve operational effectiveness.
Lead major cyber incident response, crisis management and post-incident reviews.
Operationalise cyber threat intelligence to strengthen detection, threat hunting and vulnerability prioritisation.
Optimise SOC processes, playbooks and operational metrics to improve efficiency and reduce analyst workload.
Ensure compliance with internal security policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide executive reporting on cyber threats, major incidents, operational performance and cyber risk posture.
Partner closely with Technology, Infrastructure, Risk and Business teams to strengthen enterprise cyber resilience.

Requirements:

More than 15 years of relevant experience, including recent leadership of Security Operations or Cyber Defence teams.
Strong experience across SOC, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting and Detection Engineering.
Proven track record leading cyber operations transformation and security automation initiatives.
Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, MITRE ATT&CK, DFIR and cloud security.
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, GREM, GCIA or CISM are preferred.

To apply:

If you’re interested to apply or find out more, please share across your CV or reach out to Chen Yi at cy@kerryconsulting.com for a discussion. Due to anticipated high volume of applications, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Reg: R1876389

Lic: 16S8060

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