CISO

CISO job description

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for designing and implementing effective IT security programs and practices to protect the company from internal and external threats.

The CISO oversees security management, and is expected to respond to, and report on, all security incidents including data breaches.

Faced with rapidly evolving security threats, the CISO in Singapore will continually review and update the company’s security systems to ensure its systems and assets are protected at all times.

What should be included in a CISO job description?

If you are hiring a CISO in Singapore, the job description can feature:

Reviewing, initiating and monitoring appropriate cyber security strategies in line with regulatory standards on data protection

Developing security solutions including intrusion detection, firewalls, data, and encryption

Developing and implementing policies, standards and procedures to maintain a high level of security

Advising management on the appropriate cyber security solutions and technologies to be deployed

Tracking all regulatory and technical changes to ensure company policies are compliant

Staying abreast of evolving security threats, identifying potential weaknesses in company systems, and reviewing and implementing change management processes

Building a company-wide culture of security risk assessment and compliance

What skills and qualifications should a CISO have?

The CISO is a leadership role, and tertiary qualifications are typically required including a degree in:

Computer Science

Information Systems

Engineering or equivalent

There are also several qualities that CISO candidates in Singapore should be expected to display:

Excellent communication skills and work ethic

Ability to confidently interact at multiple levels in the organisation and lead cross-departmental team projects

Experience presenting to senior level executives

Excellent problem diagnosis and analytical skills with an affinity for documentation and process

Strong technical knowledge with network and security technology familiarity

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Salary for CISO

240000 - 420000

25th percentile

240000

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th percentile

280000

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th percentile

420000

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or the Central Provident Fund.

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Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

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80000

100000

120000

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85000

110000

140000

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94000

120000

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125000

157000

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