Background on what ING is about:
ING Hubs Philippines (ING Hubs PH) is an international part of the ING organization delivering
services to many Business Units across the world for both Wholesale Banking and Retail
Banking activities. Working for ING Hubs PH means working with the most diverse workforce
and where no challenge is the same.
At ING our purpose is to empower people to stay a step ahead in life and business. We believe
that sustainable progress is driven by people with the imagination and determination to make a
better future for themselves and those around them.
ING is changing what banking is. For you, that means plenty of opportunities for personal
growth in a continuously evolving environment. If this is the environment you thrive in, then
apply and join us in changing the future of banking!
Key Responsibilities
IT Security Leadership
- Lead the local IT Security agenda covering infrastructure security, endpoint security, network security, and identity & access management.
- Oversee vulnerability management, patching governance, and remediation tracking.
- Ensure security monitoring, SIEM/SOC operations, threat detection, and incident response capabilities.
- Govern local incident response processes, coordinate response with global CSIRT, and ensure timely root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement of local security engineering and operational controls.
Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure governance of cybersecurity and IT security aligned with Global CISO directives and ING policies.
- Implement and maintain global standards, security baselines, and control frameworks.
- Monitor and ensure local adherence to regulatory obligations (e.g., DORA).
- Perform regular cyber and IT security risk assessments; provide expert advice to management and IT squads.
- Oversee policy implementation, KRI tracking, and executive reporting.
Audit & Regulatory Engagement
- Lead local preparation for internal/external audits related to cybersecurity and IT security.
- Coordinate regulatory examinations, questionnaires, and onsite inspections.
- Track remediation of audit or regulatory findings and ensure closure within required timelines.
IT Security Architecture & Standards
- Partner with architecture teams to ensure systems and changes comply with security standards.
- Provide expert guidance on secure design, cloud security integration, and platform hardening.
- Review and approve security exceptions and risk acceptances.
Stakeholder & CrossFunctional Engagement
- Act as the primary security authority for the local hub.
- Collaborate closely with IT Operations, Workplace Services, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, Data Management, and other Chapters.
- Represent the local hub in global security communities, change boards, and governance groups.
People Leadership & Chapter Management
- Lead the Local CISO Chapter: manage performance, capability building, succession planning, and workforce strategy.
- Build a highperforming team with strong engineering and governance capabilities.
- Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and innovation.
- Ensure chapter alignment with global ways of working .
Minimum Qualifications
- A degree in computer science, information security, engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in IT security, cybersecurity, risk management, or IT operations in enterprise-scale environments.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure security: networking, firewalls, endpoint protection, cloud security, IAM, vulnerability scanning, SOC/SIEM, intrusion detection.
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity governance and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, SOC, NIS2.
- Experience implementing and governing complex IT security controls in financial or regulated environments.
