Director, Cyber Security

Description

Roles & Responsibilities

About STTGDC

Be part of a global leader in data centre solutions

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is a data centre provider headquartered in Singapore, with a global footprint in major business markets across Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, India, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam. We harness cutting-edge technology to deliver a comprehensive suite of world-class, scalable and flexible data centre solutions, including connectivity and support services, designed to meet the evolving colocation needs of today and tomorrow. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a dynamic, fast-growing industry that forms the cornerstone of today’s digital world.

Why STT GDC

STT GDC’s internal culture is built on creating a forward-thinking, socially responsible environment that ignites positive change. We empower our employees to thrive in a workplace defined by excellence, innovation and growth, where collaboration and creativity can flourish.

✨ Empathy-driven culture: We lead with compassion and understanding, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that values your well-being and voice.

🌟 Collaborative and vibrant workplace: We celebrate diversity and the power of teamwork. We value every idea and strive for constant improvement through collective innovation

📈 Opportunities for growth: At STT GDC, we don’t just offer roles – we cultivate long-term career pathways. Through professional development programs, mentorships and stretch assignments, we are committed to enabling you to grow and reach your full potential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As Director, Cyber Security, you are responsible for leading and overseeing the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across all data centre environments. This role ensures the protection of critical infrastructure, corporate assets and IT/OTsystems while maintaining compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements.

Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute an enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives
• Establish a long-term security roadmap for IT, OT, and data centre environments
• Advise senior leadership on cyber risk posture and investment priorities

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Lead the cybersecurity governance framework, including policies, and standards
• Ensure compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, IEC 62443, and relevant local regulations
• Oversee risk assessments, third-party risk management, and audit programs

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC), threat monitoring, and incident response activities
• Ensure effective detection, response, and recovery capabilities
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and threat intelligence

IT/OT Security Integration

• Drive the secure convergence of IT and Operational Technology environments
• Implement security controls for industrial systems, DC infrastructure, and critical facilities
• Address risks specific to data centre operations (e.g., BMS, DCIM, ICS systems)

Architecture & Engineering

• Define secure architecture standards for infrastructure, cloud, and applications
• Ensure secure design and deployment of new systems and technologies
• Oversee vulnerability management and remediation programs

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Engage customers on security requirements, audits, and assurance activities
• Support sales and business teams with security-related queries and bids responses
• Build trust through transparency and a strong security posture

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop cybersecurity teams across regions
• Build organisational capabilities in threat detection, engineering, and GRC
• Foster a strong security culture across the organization

Any other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 15 years of cybersecurity experience, including senior leadership roles
• Strong background in critical infrastructure, data centres, cloud, and IT/OT environments
• Proven oversight of incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and SOC operations
• Deep understanding of security frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, IEC 62443), cloud security, IAM, and network security
• Executive-level strategic planning and risk-based decision-making capability
• Experience engaging executives, customers, auditors, and regulators
• Proven ability to lead geographically distributed teams
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443, or equivalent, preferred
• GIAC / ICS security certifications are an advantage

Category

Information Technology

Experience

15 years exp

Position

Middle Management

About Company

STT GDC Pte Ltd (“STT GDC”) is a data centre provider headquartered in Singapore. With a global platform of data centres in the world’s major business markets across Singapore, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Germany. STT GDC offers a full suite of best-in-class, highly scalable and flexible data centre solutions, connectivity and support services that best meet customers’ current and future colocation needs.

STT GDC, together with the group of companies, has a global strength matched by our local expertise – teams on the ground who know their home markets best and ensuring that every one of your data centres is developed and operated consistently according to our strictest global standards by our Technology and Centre of Operational Excellence teams, no matter where it is located.

Led by an experienced team, STT GDC brings together colocation facilities built to most stringent industry standards, together with scalable end-to-end data centre solutions, connectivity, support services, and cloud infrastructure solutions. Expanding our global platform and providing data centre solutions with flexible commercial terms are our strategic priority, in enabling our customers a greater access worldwide and ease of deployment.

At ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, we are Enabling Our Digital Futures.