Job Description
Job Title:  Senior Assistant Director, Security, CSPO
Requisition ID:  2542
Posting Start Date:  16/06/2026

Job Summary

The candidate will play a key role in safeguarding people, assets, and intellectual property by overseeing the implementation, operations, and continuous improvement of security systems, infrastructure, and policies.

Strategic Security Planning & Governance

  • Support the development and implementation of a proactive, risk-based security strategy aligned with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in the continuous review and enhancement of security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance.

Operations & Infrastructure Management

  • Manage the day-to-day security operations, including access control, surveillance, perimeter protection, incident response, and emergency preparedness.
  • Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle management of security technologies and systems such as CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and visitor management platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, research entities, government agencies, landlord security teams, and external security service providers to deliver integrated and effective security solutions.
  • Support awareness and training initiatives to strengthen security culture and compliance across the organisation.

Incident & Risk Management

  • Conduct security risk assessments, scenario planning, and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats.
  • Coordinate and support incident response activities, including investigation, documentation, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures.

Project & Technology Implementation

  • Support security design reviews for new facilities, refurbishments, and infrastructure projects, ensuring security requirements are integrated from planning through operations.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging security technologies and innovations to improve protection, operational efficiency, and situational awareness.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Approximately 6–8 years of relevant experience in security operations, corporate security, protective services, crisis management, or related functions.
  • Demonstrated experience managing security operations, systems, or projects within complex organisational environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and external partners.
  • Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Effective communication, coordination, and incident management skills.
  • Relevant certifications such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional), Certified Security Operations Manager (CSOM), Specialised Diploma in Security Consultancy, or equivalent credentials will be an advantage.

 

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.