Cybersecurity Governance Lead

JAC Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Cybersecurity Governance Lead to oversee and ensure robust cybersecurity frameworks across IT, OT, and IoT environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in governance practices and relevant qualifications, enabling strategic oversight and policy enforcement. The role requires collaboration with various departments to maintain a secure digital ecosystem.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM are advantageous.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity governance across IT, OT, and IoT infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity frameworks aligned with industry standards.
• Direct cybersecurity operations and produce governance reports.
• Enforce IT-related corporate policies to ensure governance and compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Communication skills

Policy enforcement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, ICT, MIS, or related fields

Tools

NIST

ISO/IEC 27000 series

ITIL

Job description

Job Overview
Cybersecurity Governance Lead plays a critical role within the Digital Technology & Innovation department, reporting to the Head of the department. This position is responsible for leading cybersecurity governance across the enterprise, ensuring robust security frameworks, and aligning with industry standards. The role involves strategic oversight of IT, OT, and IoT security, policy enforcement, and cross-departmental collaboration to maintain a secure and compliant digital environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity frameworks aligned with industry standards (e.g., NIST) across IT, OT, and IoT environments.
• Direct cybersecurity operations and produce governance reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Conduct gap analyses and ensure continuous monitoring of cybersecurity best practices.

• Enforce IT-related corporate policies and SOPs to ensure governance and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external parties for governance activities, audits, and security solutions.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, ICT, MIS, Computer Engineering, or related fields with at least 7 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience in cybersecurity governance across IT, OT, and IoT infrastructures.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of frameworks like NIST, CoBIT, ISO/IEC 27000 series, and ITIL.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.

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