Head of IT Security Management

1 week ago

Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia EPS Consultants Full time

Are you a seasoned IT Security leader ready to shape and safeguard the digital future of a major financial group? We are seeking a
Head of IT Security Management
to lead our enterprise-wide security function and ensure the protection of critical systems, networks, data, and applications across the region.

This is an influential leadership role with high visibility to senior management — ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced regulatory environment and enjoys building strong, resilient security frameworks.

What You Will Do

As the Head of IT Security, you will:

Strategic & Functional Leadership

  • Oversee Group IT Security operations across systems, networks, applications, and databases.
  • Develop and execute IT Security strategies for the Group.
  • Lead the creation, enhancement, and implementation of IT Security policies, frameworks, and standards.
  • Drive new security initiatives to safeguard corporate and customer information.
  • Oversee IT risk identification, mitigation, and continuous monitoring.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and deploy key security technologies (SIEM, DLP, IDMS, APT solutions, anti-DDoS, password vault, etc.).
  • Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and audit expectations.

Governance, Compliance & Assurance

  • Manage security reviews, penetration testing, and network security assessments.
  • Track and close audit findings within agreed timelines (internal & external audits).
  • Ensure compliance with mandates from major electronic payment partners (VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, MEPS).
  • Participate in major IT projects to ensure security and regulatory requirements are met.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead and mentor a team of managers, technical experts, and support staff.
  • Serve as the decision-maker for all IT Security matters within the department.
  • Guide IT teams and business users to meet security and audit requirements.
  • Present security insights and updates to Senior Management and Group Risk Committees.

Group-Level Collaboration

  • Support group-wide security needs across regional entities including Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Insurance & Investment Banking divisions.
  • Recommend organisation-wide security architecture aligned with business goals.

What You Bring

Qualifications

  • Degree/Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience

  • 10+ years
    of leadership experience in IT Security within complex, regulated environments (preferably banking/financial services).
  • Proven ability to lead multifunctional teams and manage enterprise-level security operations.

Skills

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strategic thinker with strong time and resource management skills.

Preferred Certifications

(Any of the following will be highly valued)

  • CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA
  • CEH, CHFI, ECSA/LPT
  • Other relevant cybersecurity certifications

Why Join Us?

  • Lead the entire IT Security function for a major financial group.
  • Regional exposure across multiple business lines and countries.
  • High-impact role with strong career progression opportunities.
  • Work with modern security technologies and transformation initiatives.

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