Cyber-security recruitment in Singapore
Do you need to upgrade your cyber-security to meet rapidly changing workplace and business needs? Robert Half can help you every step of the way, from assessing your cyber-security requirements and developing a robust strategy through to the implementation of the right security practices that help protect your company from security threats and help mitigate security incidents.
As a specialised cyber-security recruitment agency in Singapore, we have experts dedicated to cyber-security hiring. We can quickly understand your IT environment and partner with you to source the best cyber-security talent in the Singapore market. Get in touch today to discuss how we can meet your hiring needs.
The future of cyber-security recruitment and roles in demand
COVID-19 has caused a dramatic shift in society and the workplace with businesses having become more reliant on the digital economy.
As more companies in Singapore turn to enterprise technologies such as cloud computing, mobile devices, and cloud software, businesses across multiple sectors are coming to terms with a growing and rapidly evolving landscape of cyber-threats. Organisations are having to adopt new strategies and these rapid and necessary adoptions, partially driven by a growing number of regulations, have resulted in a spike in demand for skilled IT security staff.
Throughout the year, the growing need for highly robust cyber-security programs is expected to drive innovation and spending in several critical areas, including:
- Cloud security: Most companies now store their data in the cloud and continue to adopt cloud applications and data network upgrades to support a (semi-)remote work environment, with investments in cloud platforms, cloud telephony, messaging and teleconferencing expected to grow significantly in the next few months to years.
- Application security: With the continued rise of applications, companies are increasingly focused on protecting sensitive information and implementing tactics, such as two-step authentication and security questions to ensure company information is safe from hackers.
- Network security: With remote work having become the new normal, organisations are investing more in security technologies, such as cloud security, endpoint security, and firewalls, to prevent malicious software or other data breaches from occurring.
Top cyber-security positions in demand in Singapore:
- Cyber-security Engineer
- IT Security Analyst/Consultant
- Security Architect
Cyber-security fulfils a crucial role across the entire organisation and will only become more complex to manage as companies increase their adoption of next-generation technologies and embrace the remote/hybrid work environment. To remain competitive in today’s market, it is vital companies can access the right cyber-security skills and talent to meet their changing needs.
How Robert Half has helped clients meet their cyber-security needs
Your hiring needs in Singapore will vary depending on your business priorities and we understand that. We can help you source permanent hires to join your team on a long-term basis.
Senior Security Engineer
Hiring assignment: The company needed to hire a Security Engineer to help migrate their technology from on-premises physical servers to the cloud.
Our solution: Robert Half was able to source a qualified and experienced candidate from its extensive network of close professional connections, presenting the candidate to the hiring manager within one week. After an efficient recruitment process, the candidate was found to meet all role requirements and was placed within three to five weeks.
Result: The Security Engineer continues to support the successful migration of business technologies to the cloud. As part of the ongoing project, the candidate confidently identifies any security vulnerabilities which arise as a result of the migration and offers fast technical solutions to eliminate disruption.
Head of IT Security
Hiring assignment: A Head of IT Security with both IT and OT knowledge and experience was sought to enhance the overall security posture and resilience, so the company's industrial systems would be protected from security risks.
Our solution: Robert Half engaged a targeted approach to recruitment by leveraging existing industry connections and exploring an extensive network of passive candidates. Within a few months, Robert Half had successfully discovered and placed a candidate who met all role requirements.
Result: The Head of IT Security has adopted a dynamic approach to updating the company’s OT security by the implementation and ongoing maintenance of new security controls and compliance procedures that are suited to the modern environment.
Head of IT Audit
Hiring assignment: The client was planning a comprehensive digital transformation initiative, integrating five different business systems into one centralised system. A Head of IT Audit was required to ensure business processes, standards and policies would eventually be aligned and standardised across the board.
Our solution: Robert Half engaged a mixed approach to finding the best candidate which included reaching out to an extensive network of professional connections and actively promoting the role across multiple channels. Despite the challenges, Robert Half was able to present five qualified candidates, resulting in a successful placement.
Result: By demonstrating a high level of proficiency in reporting to government authorities, the Head of IT Audit has facilitated a smooth-running government-backed digital transformation initiative.
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Robert Half recruits for the following cyber-security roles
We are continually speaking with, vetting, interviewing and recruiting cyber-security talent in Singapore.
Security Engineer