Security jobs in Singapore

• Regional Leadership & Ownership

  Serve as the senior-most Global Security authority for APAC, functioning as the direct POC for all regional leaders, site heads, HR, Legal, Workplace, IT and engineering leadership and others.

  Lead the development and execution of a scalable, risk-aligned physical security program across offices, labs, and high-security R&D environments.

  Conduct ongoing threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments based on local geopolitical conditions, crime trends, regional regulations, and Cadence’s footprint.

  Drive consistent implementation of global security standards while adapting appropriately to local laws, norms, and cultural considerations.

• Operational Excellence & Incident Response

  Oversee daily operational performance of regional security teams, guarding providers, access control processes, CCTV, visitor programs, travel support, and life-safety functions.

  Serve as regional incident commander for security-related events—workplace violence, threats, protests, facility breaches, safety disruptions, and executive/security escalations.

  Coordinate closely with the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) to ensure real-time monitoring, rapid response, and high-quality escalation management.

• Global Program Leadership

  (One major program will be assigned based on candidate strengths.)

  Examples include—but are not limited to:

  • Global Risk Assessment Program design & governance
  • Physical Security playbook for SOPs and standards
  • Event Security lead for Cadence worldwide
  • Insider Threat – Physical Layer program owner
  • Travel Risk & Duty of Care program modernization

  Responsibilities for the selected global program include:

  Define global frameworks, standards, SOPs, metrics, and reporting.

  Lead cross-functional working groups and collaborate with regional leaders worldwide.

  Deliver executive-level program briefings and roadmap updates.

  Drive innovation, automation, and modernization initiatives within the program scope.

  Use and “A.I first” mindset in all program development.

• Cross-Functional & Executive Engagement

  Partner with IT, Legal, HR, Corporate Communications, Facilities, and Business Continuity teams on security matters and strategic planning.

  Advise senior executives and regional leadership on emerging risks, incident outcomes, and strategic mitigation plans.

  Provide guidance during new build-outs, upgrades, and sensitive R&D expansions.

• People Leadership & Vendor Management

  Lead, mentor, and develop a team of regional security managers and contracted security personnel.

  Own regional security budgets, vendor performance, contract compliance, and long-term resource planning.

  Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration, and operational excellence.

• Required

  12+ years of progressively responsible security experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or intelligence roles.

  Proven ability to lead security across multiple sites or regions in a high-tech, semiconductor, or IP-sensitive environment.

  Strong incident management, crisis leadership, and stakeholder-influencing skills.

  Demonstrated ability to build and run security programs, not just operations.

  Expertise with modern access control, CCTV, visitor management, SOC operations, and security systems integration.

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the maturity to engage executives and global stakeholders.

  Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

• Preferred

  Experience supporting R&D labs, engineering centers, high-security environments, or multinational expansions.

  Professional certifications (CPP, PSP, CFE, CTM, or similar).

  Prior experience contributing to or owning a global program in a multinational company.

  Familiarity with Asia-specific risk landscapes, regulatory frameworks, and labor conventions.

This position sits at the intersection of local execution and global influence, providing the unique opportunity to:

• Lead security for one of Cadence’s most important regions.
• Shape a global program that elevates security standards worldwide.
• Play a major part in protecting critical semiconductor innovation that powers the world’s most sophisticated technology.