VP, Enterprise Cybersecurity Engineering, (Data Security and Protection Engineer), Technology Group
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026.
GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.
Technology Group
We experiment, design, and lead a 24×7 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management, trading, investment operations, and risk management. We deliver secure, reliable, and integrated solutions, and provide insights on new, and emerging technologies.
Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Resilience (ICR)
We design, build, and secure the technology foundations that power GIC’s global investment operations. We aim to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure that empowers our people and businesses to perform securely, efficiently, and effectively.
What impact can you make in this role?
You'll be empowered to be at the top of your game by providing strategic partnership, and innovative technology solutions that supports GIC’s vision of being a tech-driven, global, long-term investment firm.
What will you do as anVP, Cyber Security Engineering, Data Security and Protection Engineer?
- Identify and recommend improvement areas in existing enterprise security architecture to address evolving cybersecurity threats
- Align and balance business requirements with cybersecurity, information, and technology requirements, based on the organization’s risk appetite
- Evaluate, perform proof-of-value/proof-of-concept, design, build and implement enterprise-class cybersecurity systems
- Develop integrated security operating models and documentations to ensure operational efficiency, scalability, and sustainability
- Act as a domain expert and trusted partner in Cyber Security & Resilience; work closely with stakeholders in Technology Group and other business groups on cybersecurity engineering related matters.
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience preferably in financial services or asset management industries, with minimum 7 years in Cyber Security or Information Security.
- Hands-on experience in implementing and operationalizing data security solutions and data protection, for both structured and un-structured data. Specifically:
- Data discovery, classification, and labelling
- Data encryption, masking, tokenization
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Enterprise Digital Rights Management / Information Rights Management
- Privacy Enhancing Technologies and Confidential Computing
- Key and certificate management
- Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
- Access controls
- Secure file transfer and data store (including SaaS solutions)
- Familiarity with cloud security and data security and protection in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Scripting and coding skills, with proficiency in Java, Python, C#, or similar programming languages, and good understanding of REST API’s and JSON.
- Familiarity with cloud security and data security and protection in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Working experience with other cybersecurity products such as SIEM, threat intelligence, security incident response and forensic investigation, network and endpoint protection, and others, would be advantageous.
- Ability to produce detailed documentation, including design diagrams and process flows.
- Must be meticulous, versatile, and inquisitive, having strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Desire to learn, working in a diverse environment, interacting with multiple teams and functions to support strategic goals. Be a good team player and excellent communicator.
Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.
Flexibility at GIC
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.
GIC is an equal opportunity employer
As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.
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