Cyber Security Manager

Horizon Recruitment Group; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Horizon Recruitment Group is assisting a regional institution in Hong Kong to hire a senior cyber security leader who will steer the information security strategy while contributing to data privacy matters. The role covers cloud security, EDR/XDR, and firewall configuration, with close coordination to a 24x7 SOC.

The ideal candidate will navigate Asian privacy regulations and lead incident response, delivering staff security training across corporate and retail teams.

Formación

• 5+ years in cyber security operations, incident response, and IT governance.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud security architectures and EDR/XDR platforms.
• Deep knowledge of data privacy and cyber security regulations across Asian markets.
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications are required; privacy certs are a plus.
• Fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin is required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and optimise a modern cloud security stack with IAM, EDR/XDR, DLP, and device management.
• Liaise with an external 24x7 SOC to ensure SLA adherence and effective threat hunting.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, coordinate pentests, and manage patching.
• Serve as incident responder, investigating and remediating breaches.
• Provide SME guidance on data privacy and regulatory compliance across markets.
• Design and deliver security awareness training for staff.

Conocimientos

Cloud security architectures

EDR/XDR platforms

Stakeholder management

Crisis management

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

CISSP / CISM / CISA certifications

Herramientas

EDR/XDR platforms

Firewall rules configuration

Descripción del empleo

Role Overview

A regional institution is seeking a highly skilled and resilient cyber security professional to lead its information security strategy while also serving on data privacy matters. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable writing compliance policies and configuring firewall rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise a modern cloud security stack, including identity management, endpoint protection (XDR), device management, and data loss prevention (DLP) tools.


• Act as primary liaison to an external 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring SLA adherence and effective threat hunting.


• Conduct vulnerability assessments, coordinate penetration testing, and execute patch management.


• Serve as primary incident responder, investigating and remediating security breaches.


• Act as subject matter expert on data privacy and cyber security regulations across multiple markets, including cross-border transfer and privacy laws.


• Design and deliver security awareness training across corporate and retail staff.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in cyber security operations, incident response, and IT governance.


• Technical Skills: Deep hands-on experience with cloud security architectures and EDR/XDR platforms.


• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of data privacy and cyber security regulations across Asian markets; practical expertise in China and South Korea highly prioritised.


• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or CISA required; privacy certifications a plus.


• Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin required


• Core Competencies: Stakeholder management, influencing, communication, problem-solving, crisis management, resilience, collaboration, and teamwork.