Head of IT Security (Defensive & SecOps) - Banking

Jakarta Permanent View Job Description
Develop and execute a comprehensive preventive security strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices.Collaborate with executive leadership, risk management, compliance, and other departments to align IT security initiatives with broader enterprise goals.
  • Maintain security measures on a highly scalable banking platform
  • Work with one of the largest bank

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable buku IV bank.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive preventive security strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership, risk management, compliance, and other departments to align IT security initiatives with broader enterprise goals.
  • Lead threat hunting activities and ensure comprehensive vulnerability management and penetration testing programs are in place to preemptively identify and mitigate risks.
  • Lead the development and continuous enhancement of the bank's Incident Response Plan, ensuring readiness to rapidly respond to security incidents, breaches, and other emergencies.
  • Manage forensic investigations in the event of security breaches and lead the post-incident recovery and remediation processes.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles with a focus on defensive security, security operations, and incident response.
  • Proven experience in leading security operations in a Buku IV or highly regulated financial institution.
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.), vulnerability management, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and penetration testing.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CISA are a plus
  • Strong leadership and team-building capabilities with an ability to lead cross-functional security teams.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities to engage with stakeholders at all levels.



What's on Offer

Opportunity to grow security practice in a large-scale bank

Contact
Dyah Alya Gretiana
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6555255
Phone number
+62 21 2958 8817

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Sub Sector
Security
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dyah Alya Gretiana
Consultant contact
+62 21 2958 8817
Job Reference
JN-102024-6555255

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.