Cyber Security Architect

Wilhelmsen group; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business services firm located in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to enhance its enterprise security strategy. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a solid understanding of security governance, and hands-on experience with frameworks like ISO 27001. This role offers flexible working arrangements, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are proactive and passionate about cyber security, apply now and join a dynamic team working on significant security challenges.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Competitive compensation package

Pension and insurance packages

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly.
• Self-driven with independent initiative management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.
• Solid understanding of governance and compliance frameworks.
• Strong interest in cyber security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve security architecture standards and principles.
• Ensure security integration across applications and systems.
• Advise teams on secure design and technologies.
• Identify and recommend remediation for security gaps.
• Maintain visibility of security risks and trends.
• Design and deliver GBS cyber security services to Business Units.
• Support GRC activities and strengthen overall security posture.
• Collaborate to include security in contracts and engagements.

Skills

Communication of technical concepts

Proactive management

Collaboration skills

Security governance understanding

Balancing security and business needs

Interest in cyber security architecture

Knowledge of Zero Trust principles

Guiding projects on security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Wilhelmsen Global Business Services (GBS) is looking for a Cyber Security Architect

Location: Lysaker , Szczecin , Kuala Lumpur | Type: Full-time , Hybrid

GBS is looking for a Cyber Security Architect to help shape and execute our enterprise security strategy.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to GBS’s security architecture, ensuring that governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) principles are embedded across applications, platforms, infrastructure, and services delivered to Wilhelmsen Business Units. You will work closely with both business and technical teams to ensure security is built in by design, aligned with regulatory requirements, and continuously improved to address evolving cyber threats.

What you will work on:

• Defining, maintaining , and evolving security architecture standards, principles, and roadmaps aligned with business needs, technology strategy, and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring security and compliance are integrated across the full lifecycle of applications, systems, infrastructure, and platforms
• Advising projects and teams on secure design, security technologies, and effective control mechanisms
• Identifying security gaps and architectural risks, recommending improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders to remediate them
• Maintaining visibility of key security risks, vulnerabilities, and trends to support governance and informed decision-making
• Contributing to the design and delivery of GBS cyber security services to Business Units
• Supporting risk assessments, audits, and other GRC activities, using outcomes to strengthen the overall security posture
• Collaborating with business, legal, and procurement teams to ensure security and compliance requirements are reflected in contracts and supplier engagements

What we are looking for:

• Strong ability to translate complex technical and security concepts into clear, engaging communication
• Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to manage initiatives independently
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English
• Solid understanding of security governance, risk, and compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
• Ability to balance security and regulatory requirements with business and operational needs
• A strong interest in cyber security architecture and continuous improvement
• A clear belief in and practical approach to Zero Trust principles
• Experience guiding projects and initiatives on security best practices

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, Cybersecurity, programming, or a related field (relevant experience may compensate for formal education)
• Experience and/or a strong interest in the following areas:

Experience areas include:

• Security architecture (e.g. Zero Trust, Secure by Design)
• Application security, SSDLC, OWASP Top 10, vulnerability management
• Security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST CSF
• Bridging technical security with GRC requirements
• Security operations, including Incident response, threat hunting, digital forensics
• Cloud and identity security (e.g. Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, E5 security tools)

What we can offer

• A dynamic, international work environment with a strong team culture
• Professional growth through career development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Competitive compensation package
• Pension and insurance packages

Sound interesting?

If you see yourself in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter in English and tell us why you are our new Security Architect.

Application deadline: 15 . 01 .202 6

Contact details

Andreas Lind, Director Cyber Security & User Experience: [e-mail]