Team Lead – Cyber Defense & Incident Response (AVP/VP Level)

Direct message the job poster from Ambition Practice Lead-Tech | Executive Search at Ambition Group Team Lead – Cyber Defence & Incident Response Overview: We are seeking experienced Team Lead (AVP/VP level) to oversee our Cyber Defence and Response function. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the organization by leading our incident response and threat intelligence efforts. You will serve as the incident commander during major cyber incidents and will be responsible for end-to-end management of threat response activities including threat intelligence, incident handling, vulnerability assessment, and cyber readiness exercises. You will lead a small internal team (2 headcount) and work closely with trusted external vendors. While we operate a separate SOC function, this role is more strategic and command-focused, not hands-on technical SOC work. We're looking for someone who can lead and run this function, with strong stakeholder management and crisis coordination experience. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Threat Response and Intelligence function, including proactive threat hunting, incident response, and vulnerability management. Act as the incident commander during critical cyber incidents—coordinate containment, impact assessment, root cause analysis, and response actions. Regularly engage with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure a strong, collaborative cybersecurity posture. Conduct regular cybersecurity drills, tabletop exercises , and simulations to ensure organizational readiness. Keep the organization up to date with emerging threats , attack vectors, and evolving cyber risk trends. Work closely with the CISO and other leadership to provide incident reports, regulatory updates, and strategic insights. Build and mature the cyber defence capability , ensuring that processes, playbooks, and response procedures are efficient, clear, and continually improved. Mentor and guide junior team members and vendors supporting the function. Qualifications & Skills: Strong experience in cybersecurity , with deep expertise in incident response , threat intelligence, and vulnerability management. Proven experience leading response teams during high-impact incidents and reporting to senior leadership and regulators. Professional cybersecurity certifications such as GCIH, CISSP, GCIA, or similar are required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills able to communicate complex incidents in a clear and structured manner. A proactive, analytical, and strategic mindset able to approach challenges with a holistic view . Strong stakeholder management and crisis leadership skills; capable of operating under pressure. Passionate about team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and driving a resilient security culture . Self-motivated, accountable, and results-driven, with the ability to manage time and quality effectively. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Information Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ambition by 2x Get notified about new Cyber Security Analyst jobs in Singapore, Singapore . Information Technology - Cyber Security Analyst (Scoot) Information Security Analyst Level II - SIEM, Tues-Sat 7am-3pm Graduate Hiring - Cybersecurity Engineer Information Technology - Cyber Security Specialist (Risk and Governance) Information Technology - Cyber Security Engineer (Threat Management and Incident Response) (Scoot) Application Security Engineer (Pentester) Intern - ONT, Information Security, Fall (July to Dec 2025) Information Security Analyst / IT Support Engineer Technology & Cyber Security Risk Analyst Security Operations Engineer (Shift) - 2 year contract We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, Pedra Branca, SG

Posted Date: 7/13/2025