Head of Technology Security

2 days ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Takaful Malaysia Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year

The Head Technology Security is a crucial management role within our technology security section.

  • Leadership and Vision: Provide strategic direction and operational leadership to the technology security team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Security Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive technology security strategies and frameworks to protect organizational assets from cyber threats.
  • Incident Response and Management: Oversee the rapid and effective response to security incidents, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
  • Team Development and Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing technology security team capable of meeting current and future cybersecurity challenges.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance the security posture of the organization and foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage the technology security team, setting operational objectives and performance standards for end to end security layer (critical asset, data, application, endpoint, network, perimeter and human)
  • Develop and continuously improve operational security policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with industry best practices.
  • Direct the implementation of security measures and the monitoring of enterprise networks and systems to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats.
  • Oversee the management of the Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring it delivers proactive and efficient security monitoring and incident response.
  • Coordinate cybersecurity incident response activities, including investigation, remediation, and post-mortem analysis to prevent future occurrences.
  • Lead the security operations team in the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with new and existing technologies, business processes, and third-party services.
  • Manage the selection, deployment, and maintenance of security technologies and tools to enhance the organization's defensive capabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual cybersecurity obligations, minimizing risk exposure.
  • Foster strong relationships with IT teams, business units, and external partners to promote security best practices and achieve seamless security integration.
  • Develop and manage the security operations budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to address key security priorities.
  • Regularly report to senior management and relevant stakeholders on the status of the security posture, incidents, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
  • Champion security awareness and training programs for employees, enhancing the organizational security culture.

Qualification / Requirement

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Professional security management certification, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, GIAC or equivalent, is highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a security operations environment.
  • Proven track record of developing and managing Security Operations Centers and leading incident response efforts.
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, RMiT).

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