Assistant Certification & Projects Manager (Audit & Compliance)

About the role

This role supports certification audit and compliance programmes covering certification management, compliance management, regulatory compliance, audit management, risk management, policy management, security awareness and training. It works across internal and external audits, customer audits and regulatory requirements, with offices at 1-Net (East) Chai Chee and 1-Net (North) Woodlands.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate certification audits, renewals and compliance activities for ISMS, BCMS, PCI-DSS, OSPAR, bizSAFE, Cyber Trust Mark and other standards; liaise with certification bodies and internal stakeholders
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements such as PDPA and coordinate Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessments
• Maintain certification records, compliance documentation and renewal schedules
• Help plan and run annual internal and external audits, prepare evidence, evaluate findings, recommend corrective actions and write reports for management and the Steering Committee
• Follow up on audit findings and corrective actions, track them and escalate overdue issues
• Act as primary coordinator for customer audits, security assessments and due diligence requests, including questionnaires and site visits
• Review and maintain policies, procedures and compliance documentation, and recommend process improvements
• Prepare audit status reports, compliance trackers and management presentations, and take part in special reviews and projects

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related degree/diploma
• Professional certifications such as ISO 27001/22301 Internal or Lead Auditor, CIA or CISA are an advantage
• Minimum 3 years of relevant audit experience preferred
• Knowledge of ISO standards, industry certifications and regulatory requirements, including MAS guidelines and PDPA
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication and critical thinking skills, with integrity and a proactive attitude

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to coordinate internal, external, regulatory and customer audits