An exciting CISO role has just become available at one of the leading local companies in Malaysia.

About the CISO Role:
The CISO leads IT security and drives the IT security strategy and implementation forward whilst protecting the business from security threats and cyber hacking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and implementing a strategy for the deployment of information security technologies
• Performing IT security risk assessments and reporting on ways to minimise threats
• Monitoring security vulnerabilities and hacking threats in network and host systems
• Tracking latest IT security innovations and keeping abreast of latest cybersecurity technologies
• Ensuring business continuity
• Communicating with key stakeholders about IT security threats
• Implementing an effective process for the reporting of security incidents
• Managing the daily operations and implementation of the IT security strategy
• Conducting a continuous assessment of current IT security practices and systems and identifying areas for improvement
• Developing and implementing business continuity plans to ensure service is continuous when a change programme is introduced, or a security breach occurs or in the event that the disaster recovery plan needs to be triggered

To succeed in this Head of Risk and IT Security role, you will need to have sound knowledge in the domain of assurance and technical security principles. You will also need to have passion for technology and security safeguarding with a desire to deliver

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or qualifications in a related subject. A master's degree in business administration is highly desirable
• At least 15 - 18 years of experience with knowledge of the latest IT thinking and threat modelling methods together with a creative drive
• Change management and business process experience is ideal together with a proven track record of driving large-scale change programmes
• Solid people management skills – providing direction, monitoring performance, motivating staff and building a positive working environment
• Proven record of dealing with complex projects and meeting conflicting demands
• Digital leadership skills – capable of empowering and leading an IT team to meet business and IT security goals
• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving IT landscape and keep pace with latest thinking and new security technologies
• CISA and/or CISM

This company is much more than financial services and is anything but traditional. They have the people and ethos to act with speed, innovation, enterprise and creativity. The scope of the offer, the size of the business, the freedom and autonomy to drive your career forward all adds up to a great place to work

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting CISO job.

Apply today or send me your updated CV at floriemae.salazar@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