Group Head of Cybersecurity

Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited; Bhubaneshwar; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited seeks a senior cybersecurity leader to shape and drive global security posture from India. You will establish strategy, policies and risk management to safeguard IT and OT assets across the enterprise.

The role requires 15+ years in information security, hands-on leadership of cyber initiatives, and strong vendor negotiations, with fluent English. This position offers broad exposure and strategic impact within a global aviation MRO leader.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in information security, security operations and program management.
• Proven leadership of cybersecurity initiatives and cloud security programs.
• Experience with contract and vendor negotiations.
• Knowledge of NIST and ITIL frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop HAECO's cybersecurity strategy and policy framework.
• Lead security measures and technologies to protect IT and OT assets.
• Improve information security operations and enterprise risk management.
• Manage regulatory compliance efforts including investigations and litigations.
• Balance risk with speed, agility, and performance for the business.
• Oversee Cybersecurity Incident Management, escalation, and recovery.
• Collaborate with entities to improve cybersecurity posture across people, processes, technologies.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Security operations

Vendor negotiation

AI security

Cloud security

Education

CS/Info Security degree

Job description

Company: Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited

The HAECO Group is an independent global provider of high-quality MRO services. We offer a broad range of aviation products and services that enable our customers to operate their aircraft, engines and components safely and efficiently. Headquartered in Hong Kong since 1950, our global reach has extended as we have grown. We now have operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Americas and other parts of the world.

Based at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), HAECO Hong Kong offer a full range of services including airframe services, line services, component services, engine services, freighter conversions, technical training and AOG support.

What You'll Do

• Establish, formulate and develop HAECO's cybersecurity strategy, policies, and management framework
• Drive, implement and maintain best-in-class security measures and fit-for-purpose security technologies and services to ensure all HAECO IT and OT assets and services are secured from internal and external threats, especially AI-related threats.
• Uplift the standard of information security operations, enterprise risk management and appropriate service level agreement in response to IT security issues.
• Management of regulatory and compliance requirements including leading IT efforts in litigations and investigations to HAECO Group Security Policies.
• Ensure a healthy balance between real-world risks and the business need for speed, agility, flexibility, and performance.
• Ensure appropriate Cybersecurity Incident Management, escalation, and recovery.
• Work with Entities to improve overall cybersecurity posture addressing needs on People, Processes & Technologies.

What You'll Need

1. Functional and other Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of combined experience in information security, security operations, security program and project management.
• Experience leading cybersecurity initiatives such as cyber defence capability enhancement, AI adoption and cloud security.
• Experience with contract and vendor negotiation.

2. Qualifications and other Relevant Knowledge

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field or discipline.
• Certified CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC or other similar credentials
• Knowledge and understanding of NIST and ITIL.
• In-depth knowledge of information security risk management and cybersecurity technologies.
• Fluent in English, Putonghua is an advantage

HAECO Group is an equal opportunity employer. At HAECO, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and are able to realise their full potential.

Build your career with us and be part of something bigger at HAECO!

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