An exciting Cybersecurity Manager job has just been made available at one of the long-term FMCG companies based in Kuala Lumpur.

About the Cybersecurity Manager Role:
Reporting directly to the IT Director, you are responsible for implementing cybersecurity programmes, capabilities and change management for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary cyber liaison, cultivating relationships with regional business and IT sectors
• Implement cybersecurity policies for the organisation, incorporating regional cyber priorities (e.g., thwarting phishing, safeguarding crucial data/systems)
• Notify senior executives on security standards/best practices and lead regional security initiatives
• Apply NIST framework to identify gaps, define regional KPIs for tracking changes aligned with global metrics. Implement and assess cyber policies in regions, analysing exceptions' risks and embedding policy requirements operationally
• Conduct local cybersecurity risk assessments for critical projects, delivering recommendations
• Execute regional training and awareness campaigns
• Support compliance assessments (DANGO), collaborate with local compliance for personal data security measures.Collaborate with CISO team for crisis management escalations
• Oversee incident response in the region, addressing incidents affecting critical assets like IP, regulated data, and reputation
• Monitor, address critical vulnerabilities, and manage penetration test outcomes and local incident backlog

To succeed in this Cybersecurity Manager role, you must have at least seven years of experience in cybersecurity, IT-related solutioning, governance, and programme management.

Key Requirements:

• Degree, master's, or professional qualification in information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field. Between 7 - 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT-related solutioning, governance, and program management, with a specific focus of three to five years in cyber roles
• Proficient in applying risk and control frameworks, possessing incident response expertise
• Demonstrated aptitude in cyber and IT management encompassing infrastructure and applications
• Holds recognised information technology/security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) as advantageous
• Expert in building and nurturing effective relationships, overseeing both direct and indirect teams, and engaging with senior business stakeholders
• Thrives in a complex global environment, displaying proactive teamwork and autonomous work capabilities
• Communicates effectively across cultures, primarily using English as the main language of communication

The scope of the offer, the size of the business, the freedom and autonomy to drive your career forward all add up to a great place to work.

If you have a successful track record in Cybersecurity Manager within an IT environment, you can take your career forward with this exciting management job.

Apply today or e-mail me at Sarah.Nunis@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C