Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Hays Recruitment; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the public sector is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to spearhead their cybersecurity strategy. This strategic role will have a national impact, requiring strong leadership and over a decade of experience in the field. The CISO will manage security operations, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and build a high-performing team. Competitive compensation and benefits are available for the right candidate, alongside the opportunity to lead significant initiatives in cybersecurity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Cyber Security.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and AI-enhanced threat detection.
• Experience in a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the cybersecurity strategy.
• Oversee security operations, incident response, and threat management.
• Advise on cyber risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cyber Security

Threat Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Leadership

Strategic Mindset

Education

Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Job description

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Your new company

A well-established organisation in the public infrastructure and services sector is seeking a cybersecurity leader to drive its digital security strategy. This is a fixed-term renewable contract role with national-level impact and strategic importance.

Your new role

• Lead the development and execution of the organisation's cybersecurity strategy.
  
• Oversee security operations, including incident response and threat management.
  
• Advise senior leadership and board on cyber risks and mitigation.
  
• Ensure compliance with standards like ISO 27001, PDPA, NIST, and others.
  
• Promote security awareness and training across the organisation.
  
• Manage third-party and vendor security risks.
  
• Lead and grow a high-performing cybersecurity team.
  
• Oversee cybersecurity budgets and resource allocation.
  

What you'll need to succeed

• 10+ years of experience in Cyber Security, including several years in a senior leadership capacity.
  
• Familiarity with modern security practices, including cloud environments, DevSecOps, and AI-enhanced threat detection.
  
• Strong grasp of regulatory compliance and risk management in complex operational settings.
  
• Strategic mindset with hands-on capability to drive initiatives and manage priorities effectively.
  

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to lead cybersecurity strategy in a nationally significant organisation.
  
• High-impact role with executive visibility.
  
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
  

What you need to do now

Click 'apply now' if you are interested in this role. For further details or a confidential discussion on other opportunities in Cyber Security, please contact Carmen Ling at Hays on email [e-mail] .

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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WORKING FOR YOUR TOMORROW

At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 33 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have gap to fill, we’ll help get you get where you want to go.

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.

In Malaysia, our recruiting experts are available to you in the following specialisms:

Accountancy & FinanceBanking & Financial ServicesConstructionEngineeringHuman ResourcesInsuranceLegalLife SciencesProcurementPropertyMarketing & DigitalSalesSupply ChainTechnology

To connect with a recruiting expert at Hays, visit us at www.hays.com.my or follow Hays on LinkedIn - The #1 Recruiter on LinkedIn globally.

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