CyberSecurity Senior Manager

BTI Executive Search Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Security Engineering Manager to provide leadership and manage key security tools. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, including 3 years in a management role. Responsibilities include overseeing vulnerability management and ensuring compliance with security policies. Strong project management skills and relevant industry certifications are highly preferred. This role is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a team lead or management role.
• Proven experience managing a broad portfolio of security tools.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CEH are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to the Security Engineering team.
• Own operational management and maintenance of key security tools.
• Manage end-to-end vulnerability management program.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability Management

EDR/XDR

Job description

Provide leadership and day-to-day management to the Security Engineering team, setting clear goals and priorities aligned with the security roadmap.

Own the operational management, maintenance, and enhancement of our key security tooling portfolio, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Scanners, DLP, EDR/XDR, and other critical systems.

Manage the end-to-end vulnerability management program, from assessment and coordination with IT/Engineering teams to tracking remediation efforts to closure.

Oversee the penetration testing program, coordinating with external vendors and internal teams to ensure findings are properly risk-assessed and remediated.

Act as the primary point of contact for all internal and external security audits and assessments.

Ensure security policies, processes, and guidelines are implemented effectively and can be demonstrated to auditors and regulators.

Translate regulatory requirements into actionable control objectives and operational tasks for the team.

Serve as a key security liaison, building strong relationships with IT, Engineering, Risk Management, and business unit leaders.

Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline.

Manage team capacity and workload, ensuring the effective prioritization of operational and project tasks.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

At least 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a team lead or management role.

Proven, hands‑on experience managing a broad portfolio of security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Management, EDR).

Demonstrable expertise in managing security compliance programs and leading successful audits against standards.

Strong project and vendor management skills, with a track record of delivering on commitments.

Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CEH are highly preferred.

Deep technical knowledge in one or more of the following: network security, cloud security, Windows platform security, or access management.

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