Senior Executive, Cybersecurity & IT Governance

Job responsibilities:

• IT Security Oversight: Ensure the security, stability, and availability of all IT systems and infrastructure to maintain business continuity across the organization.
• Cybersecurity Risk Management: Conduct ongoing cybersecurity risk assessments on IT infrastructure, systems, and processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, practices, and guidelines.
• IT Security Policies & Procedures: Establish, implement, and enforce IT security policies, procedures, standards, and processes throughout the organization.
• Incident & Problem Management: Respond to and investigate IT security incidents and vulnerabilities, ensuring corrective actions are taken to prevent future occurrences.
• Audit & Compliance: Conduct operational and process reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and address audit findings with corrective actions.
• Security Tools Evaluation: Recommend, evaluate, and implement security tools and services that align with business needs.
• ID Management & Policy Administration: Administer security policies for systems, manage system upgrades, and handle program movements and ID management.
• Incident Reporting: Report breaches of law, regulations, or internal policies promptly to the Head of IT.
• Leadership & Team Building: Lead and build a new IT security team in the future as the department grows.

Job requirements:

• Experience: At least 3 years of management experience in information security or cyber risk areas.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP, CREST, GPEN, CCISO, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Cybersecurity Standards: Hands-on experience with best practices for cyber security such as ISO27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF), or equivalent will be advantageous.
• IT Operations Knowledge: Strong understanding of IT operations and how IT interfaces with business, risk management, and compliance processes.
• Independent Worker: Ability to work under broad direction and handle responsibilities independently. Must be responsible and accountable for the work performed.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships with Senior Management, business users, vendors, and team members.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential.

Application Process: Qualified and interested candidates can apply by sending your updated resume to maria@asiarecruit.com.my.

Consultant in charge of the role:

Maria Peter
Recruitment Consultant
WhatsApp no: +60 18-957 6811