Asia IT Operations & Cybersecurity Lead

American Air Filter Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.

Selangor

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

American Air Filter Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a senior IT professional to oversee cybersecurity planning and IT operations across Asia. You will drive incident response, governance, and multi-site coordination, ensuring robust data and system integrity.

The role requires 5+ years in IT/cybersecurity, a relevant bachelor's degree, and hands-on expertise with Microsoft 365, AD, virtualization, and networking. Collaborative work with HQ Japan and external partners is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Networking or related field is required.
IT certifications such as CompTIA or equivalent are a plus.
Minimum 5 years of full-time experience in IT/cybersecurity roles.
Experience handling multiple projects including planning and execution.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, virtualization, networking, firewall configuration and cybersecurity best practices.
Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily IT operations across Malaysia and Asia sites.
Ensure availability of network, internet connectivity, VMware servers and overall IT infrastructure.
Provide Level 2/3 technical support and troubleshoot complex IT issues.
Support cybersecurity initiatives and incident response.
Coordinate IT projects across Asia.
Manage IT vendors, service providers, and monitor SLA performance.
Lead and mentor the IT team across Asia.
Collaborate with IT Manager, HQ Japan, external consultants, and internal stakeholders on cybersecurity governance, assessments, and implementation projects.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.