IT Manager (Security & Governance)

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia's Technology Division is recruiting on behalf of a leading aluminium company. Our client is seeking an experienced IT Manager (Security & Governance) to oversee IT security systems and infrastructure, ensuring business continuity and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee security & stability of IT systems and infrastructure across the organization, ensuring the availability of critical systems.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for IT infrastructure, systems, and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by promptly reporting any breaches of law, regulations, or company policies.
• Improve security processes by establishing and enhancing IT security management system procedures.
• Enforce IT security policies, procedures, and standards across all IT systems and networks.
• Conduct operational and process reviews to comply with regulatory standards and consult on corrective actions for audit findings.
• Assess, respond to, and investigate IT security vulnerabilities and risks, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement security tools to strengthen security posture according to business needs.
• Manage security policies, ID management, and system upgrades for nominated IT systems.
• Analyze security incidents and problems, implementing countermeasures to prevent recurrence.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of management experience in information security or cyber risk.
• Professional certifications (preferred): CISM, CISA, CSXP, CISSP, CREST, GPEN, CCISO, PCI-ISA, or equivalent.
• Experience with cybersecurity standards such as ISO 27001, NIST Cyber Security Framework (NIST CSF), or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of IT operations, risk management, and compliance in relation to IT security.
• Self-motivated and independent, capable of working under broad direction and taking responsibility for tasks and decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior management, business users, vendors, and team members.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.