Manager – Cybersecurity Engineering & Operations

Job Description:

Job Description:

Cybersecurity Architecture & Strategy

• Define and maintain enterprise cybersecurity architecture across IT, OT, and cloud environments.
• Establish security design standards, principles, and reference architectures.
• Act as the technical authority for security architecture designs, control implementations & cybersecurity technology selection
• Ensure all systems and initiatives are secure-by-design and aligned with business and risk requirements.
• Lead cybersecurity transformation initiatives from strategy through delivery.

Security Engineering & Technology Management

• Own the full lifecycle of cybersecurity technologies starting from technology evaluation, procurement, deployment, optimization, and retirement.
• Manage key security platforms including:
  • SIEM / SOC
  • Endpoint Security (AV, EDR, XDR)
  • PAM (implementation and operations)
  • DLP and data security
  • Network and cloud security solutions
  • Zero Trust and secure access technologies
• Ensure solutions are scalable, integrated, and optimized for operational effectiveness.
• Define engineering standards, implementation patterns, and system integrations.

Application & Cloud Security

• Integrate security into SDLC and DevSecOps practices.
• Oversee application security testing (SAST, DAST, penetration testing).
• Manage cloud security posture, including identity, access control, encryption, and configuration management.

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Lead and manage Security Operations Center (SOC), whether internal or MSSP-based.
• Oversee threat monitoring and detection, incident response and containment and cyber investigation and root cause analysis
• Establish and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and escalation procedures.
• Ensure timely remediation and recovery to minimize business impact.

Cyber Analytics & Investigation Execution

• Operate and optimize SIEM, threat intelligence, and security analytics platforms.
• Conduct detailed cyber investigations in accordance with forensic and evidentiary requirements.
• Produce incident reports, lessons learned, and corrective improvement actions.

 Delivery & Vendor Management

• Deliver cybersecurity initiatives and projects within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Manage MSSPs and security vendors from an operational and service delivery perspective.
• Monitor SLA/KPI performance and ensure service effectiveness and value realization.

Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Define and maintain the cybersecurity technology roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technology trends.
• Drive continuous improvement in detection and response capabilities, automation and operational efficiency and cyber resilience and maturity
• Support long-term planning, investment prioritization, and capability development.

Education / Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Cybersecurity certifications CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CCSK.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in cybersecurity, including leadership, governance, and project delivery roles.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to Malaysia (PDPA, Bank Negara, ISO 27001) and the plantation/industrial sector.
• Proven experience in executive-level risk assessment, governance, and successful project delivery.
• Strong coordination, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.