APAC Regional Security Lead

MKS Instruments Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments Malaysia Sdn Bhd invites applications for a Senior Regional Security Manager to lead security strategies across APAC, protecting people and assets and aligning with global standards.

You will oversee programs, advise executives, manage travel security, and mentor site security teams, while performing risk assessments and incident response to safeguard operations.

This role requires a seasoned security professional with 10+ years in law enforcement, military, or corporate security.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent education in criminal justice, business, or security management.
• A combination of 10 years of law enforcement experience and military, business security experience, or risk-based function experience.
• Good knowledge and experience with site physical and electronic security, including CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement security strategies and operations within a designated geographical region
• Champion, work directly on, and support the business with all Global Security programs, sub-programs, and functions including Core Security Requirements, Site Security, Human Factors in Security, and Geospatial Security
• Own, lead, and implement Core Global Security Programs by adapting them to Regional and Country needs
• Assist the Chief Security Officer in recruiting, hiring, and training security personnel
• Maintain advanced subject matter expertise in security management, technology, and trends in the industry and region
• Provide expert security advice and perspective to senior managers and stakeholders
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for protecting people, facilities, and business
• Provide support, guidance, and training to Site Security Managers and on-site Security Guards
• Lead cross-functional efforts in dimensioning and mitigating significant security, cultural, and legal risks with Regional and Country level impact
• Manage all travel security requirements for national and international travels, including pre-travel compliance process, training, and support during travel

Skills

Security leadership

Risk assessment

Incident response

CCTV & access control

Vendor management

Travel risk management

Crisis management

Security auditing

Briefing & report writing

Security program implementation

Education

Degree in criminal justice / security management

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Intruder alarms

Job description

MKS Instruments Malaysia Sdn Bhd invites applications for a Senior Regional Security Manager to lead security strategies across APAC, protecting people and assets and aligning with global standards.

You will oversee programs, advise executives, manage travel security, and mentor site security teams, while performing risk assessments and incident response to safeguard operations.

This role requires a seasoned security professional with 10+ years in law enforcement, military, or corporate security.