Director of Global Cybersecurity (Group Level)

Tenth Revolution Group; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group invites applications for a Director of Global Cybersecurity (Group Level). This newly created role shapes and strengthens the organisation's global cybersecurity strategy, architecture and operations across regions.

The successful candidate will lead global initiatives with a strong emphasis on technical leadership and governance, build and direct a worldwide security team, and partner with the Group CIO on priorities, investments and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in cybersecurity with leadership experience
• Strong hands-on technical background in architecture, security engineering, SOC and cloud security
• Experience building or transforming cybersecurity functions in multinationals
• Proven track record leading major incidents and cross-regional teams
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PDPA or regional regs

Responsibilities

• Lead global cybersecurity strategy, architecture and roadmap across regions
• Establish and enhance global security operations, incident response and cyber resilience
• Oversee cybersecurity architecture across network, cloud, endpoint, identity and OT
• Build and lead a global cybersecurity team with regional stakeholders
• Drive security transformation, standardisation and continuous improvement across global operations
• Oversee cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, third-party security and governance
• Partner with Group CIO on priorities, investments and risk mitigation

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Security engineering

SOC

Incident response

Cloud security

Job description

Director of Global Cybersecurity (Group Level)

Our client is a well-established global organisation, we are looking for a Director, Global Cybersecurity. This is an exciting newly created position offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen the organisation's global cybersecurity strategy, architecture and operations.

The successful candidate will lead global cybersecurity initiatives across multiple regions, with a strong emphasis on technical leadership (80%) and governance (20%).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global cybersecurity strategy, architecture and technical roadmap across multiple regions.
• Establish and enhance global security operations, incident response capabilities, threat detection and cyber resilience.
• Oversee cybersecurity architecture across network, cloud, endpoint, identity management and operational technology (OT).
• Build and lead a global cybersecurity team while collaborating with regional IT and security stakeholders.
• Drive security transformation, standardisation and continuous improvement across global operations.
• Oversee cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, third-party security and security governance.
• Partner closely with the Group CIO and senior management on cybersecurity priorities, investments and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years in regional/global technical security leadership.
• Strong hands-on technical background in cybersecurity architecture, security engineering, SOC, incident response and cloud security.
• Proven experience building or transforming cybersecurity functions within a multinational organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading major cybersecurity incidents and managing cross-regional security teams.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity regulatory frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PDPA or relevant regional regulations.
• Exposure to OT/industrial security environments is required; experience in logistics, manufacturing, aviation or transportation is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking and executive communication skills.
• Fluent English is essential; Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred.
• CISSP, CISM, CCISO or equivalent professional certifications are advantageous.

Position Highlights

• Newly created global leadership position
• Direct reporting to Group CIO
• Opportunity to build and transform global cybersecurity capabilities
• Global exposure across Asia, Europe and the Americas
• Flexible base location: Hong Kong / Singapore / Shenzhen / Shanghai
• Attractive remuneration package with regional travel opportunities