Regional Cyber Security Lead

12 hours ago

Singapore Cognita Schools Full time

Cognita Asia currently operates 12 schools in 5 countries, with more than 15,000 students. While our schools are part of a Group, they are unique in many ways. In Cognita Asia, we have a robust regional team that supports our schools. The team is based in Singapore and provides centralized support across various functions. We are looking for dynamic individuals who thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Our Regional team now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Regional Cyber Security Lead - Asia** to join our fantastic team.

**About Cognita**
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

**About the role**
As part of our global cyber security initiatives, we are seeking a Cyber Security Lead based in our Singapore Regional office to support the Asia region. Reporting to the UK based Group Manager of Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance, with operational reporting to our Regional IT Director for Asia, the Regional Cyber Security Lead will ensure the effective communication, implementation, and adherence to cyber security policies and best practices across Asia. You will lead regional incident response efforts, help regional and local teams implement security controls, provide assurance of control implementation, and ensure compliance with organisational policies. This role requires collaboration with diverse stakeholders, contributing to reporting and assurance activities for both regional and global teams. There will be a travel requirement associated with this role (around 20-30%) within Asia.

**Who we are looking for**:

- Ability to implement security controls, policies, and mitigation strategies within agreed budgetary guidelines and operational constraints.
- Strong working knowledge of cyber security good practices, including incident response and risk management
- Knowledge and experience working with common security management frameworks such as NIST, CIS etc.
- Experience coordinating and communicating penetration tests
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to plan strategically and implement positive change that is operationally sustainable.
- Ability to prepare and deliver clear reports and presentations to senior management, including the ability to clearly articulate cyber security risk to the business.
- Excellent communication skills in English both written and verbal

**Benefits at Cognita**
- Annual Leave
- Open office concept
- Professional Development

**How to Apply**

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

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