Regional IT & Cybersecurity Senior Manager (Data Centres)
We are seeking a seasoned Regional IT & Cybersecurity Senior Manager to lead the design, implementation, and governance of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity strategy across a portfolio of data centre operations in APAC. This role will be critical in ensuring secure, resilient, and compliant environments supporting mission-critical infrastructure and customer workloads.
You will partner closely with operations, engineering, and commercial teams to embed security-by-design principles while maintaining high availability and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regional IT Infrastructure Leadership
- Own and manage IT infrastructure across multiple data centre sites (network, systems, storage, access control systems).
- Ensure high availability (99.99%+) of IT systems supporting DC operations.
- Drive standardisation and scalability of IT architecture across the region.
- Oversee vendor management, SLAs, and technology lifecycle planning.
2. Cybersecurity Strategy & Execution
- Define and implement a regional cybersecurity framework aligned with global standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
- Lead threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management programs.
- Establish Security Operations (SecOps) capabilities including SOC integration (in-house or outsourced).
- Conduct regular penetration testing, audits, and risk assessments.
3. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Ensure compliance with regional regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS TRM, PDPA, GDPR where applicable).
- Lead internal and external audits, certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- Maintain risk registers and implement mitigation strategies across all sites.
- Develop and enforce IT and cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
4. Data Centre Security Integration
- Collaborate with facilities and engineering teams to integrate physical and logical security.
- Oversee systems such as access control, CCTV integration, and DCIM security layers.
- Ensure secure customer onboarding, cross-connects, and remote hands operations.
5. Incident Management & Resilience
- Lead regional incident response and crisis management for IT/security events.
- Develop and test disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BCP) plans.
- Drive post-incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cybersecurity risks and investments.
- Engage with enterprise customers on security requirements and audits.
- Lead and develop a regional team across multiple countries.
Key Requirements
Experience
- 12-18+ years in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles.
- Proven experience in data centres, cloud, hyperscale, or mission-critical environments.
- Strong exposure to multi-country/regional operations (APAC preferred).
- Experience managing security in high-availability, regulated environments.
Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of: Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation)
- Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM, PAM) Endpoint and infrastructure security
- Familiarity with DC technologies: DCIM, BMS integration, structured cabling, and OT security is a plus.
Certifications (Preferred)
- CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
- Cloud security certifications (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty)
Leadership & Competencies
- Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
- Proven ability to operate in high-pressure, 24/7 environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Track record of building and leading high-performing regional teams.
Location
- Singapore (Regional HQ) with oversight across APAC
- Travel: 20-30% regional travel
What Success Looks Like
- Zero major security breaches with robust proactive controls.
- Successful completion of audits and certifications across all sites.
- Standardised, scalable IT and security architecture across the region.
- High customer trust and satisfaction in security posture.
If you are a good match for the role above, please reach out to Ritu Chaudhari for a confidential chat today at [Confidential Information]
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