Regional IT Infrastructure & Security Manager

A regional organisation is seeking an experienced Regional IT Infrastructure & Security Manager to oversee its IT operations, infrastructure and security capabilities across multiple locations.

This position combines strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership. The successful candidate will ensure that the organisation’s technology environment remains secure, resilient and scalable while supporting digital workplace improvements and regional business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional IT Operations • Lead the day-to-day management of IT systems and services across the headquarters, branch offices and overseas entities.
• • Establish consistent standards for the procurement, configuration, deployment, maintenance and replacement of IT equipment.
• • Ensure high availability, performance and operational stability across the organisation’s technology environment.
• • Manage third-party technology vendors and service providers, including service delivery, issue resolution and project coordination.

Infrastructure and Connectivity

• • Oversee the organisation’s LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless networks and cloud-based infrastructure across multiple locations.
• • Monitor system and network performance, identify potential risks and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• • Maintain secure and reliable connectivity between offices, remote users and overseas operations.
• • Manage servers, shared storage, file systems and other core infrastructure services.

Cross-Platform Systems and Cloud Services

• • Manage an environment comprising Windows computers, Apple macOS devices and mobile endpoints.
• • Drive the integration of Microsoft Active Directory, identity and access management, mobile device management and cross-platform file-sharing solutions.
• • Administer and integrate Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Apple iCloud and other business applications within a hybrid environment.
• • Maintain appropriate controls over user accounts, email, collaboration tools, data access and cloud-based file storage.

Information Security and Data Protection

• • Develop and implement security controls covering access rights, endpoint protection, antivirus, system patching and device compliance.
• • Establish and maintain Data Loss Prevention measures to reduce the risk of unauthorised access, disclosure or transfer of company information.
• • Oversee firewall security, endpoint monitoring and the protection of corporate systems and data.
• • Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, remediation activities and employee security-awareness programmes.

IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

• • Develop and maintain regional IT policies, standards, procedures and audit controls.
• • Ensure technology practices are aligned with applicable local regulations, corporate requirements and recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001 and GDPR.
• • Maintain accurate system documentation, asset records, access-control records and audit evidence.
• • Identify technology and cybersecurity risks and provide practical recommendations to management.

Projects and Regional Integration

• • Lead infrastructure, cloud, security and system-integration projects across the organisation.
• • Support the integration and standardisation of technology environments within overseas subsidiaries and branch offices.
• • Manage project scope, timelines, resources, vendors, risks and stakeholder communications.
• • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve security, efficiency, scalability and business continuity.

Requirements

• • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• • At least 8 years of relevant IT infrastructure, MIS or technology operations experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a managerial or team-lead capacity.
• • Proven experience supporting multi-site or multinational business operations.
• • Strong hands-on knowledge of mixed Windows and macOS environments.
• • Practical experience with Active Directory, identity and access management, MDM solutions and cross-platform security.
• • Sound technical knowledge of LAN, WAN, VPN, servers, firewalls, cloud infrastructure and endpoint management.
• • Experience managing Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and related cloud collaboration platforms.
• • Strong understanding of information security, DLP, vulnerability management, technology audits and risk controls.
• • Demonstrated ability to lead regional projects and manage external vendors.
• • Working proficiency in Chinese is required to communicate with Chinese-speaking counterparts and stakeholders.
• • Travel to various offices within Singapore and occasional regional business travel may be required.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect or Microsoft 365 certification • Apple Certified Support Professional or an equivalent macOS certification • CISSP, CCNP, PMP or other relevant infrastructure, security or project-management credentials

What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate is a practical and composed technology leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on operational involvement. You should be comfortable managing complex regional environments, responding to critical issues and communicating effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.