Head of Cyber Resilience & Red Team Operations

Bank Islam; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Manager for Cyber Resilience Testing (CRT) Operations. This role requires a professional with over 8 years of experience in offensive security, including leadership in a banking context. Responsibilities include leading a Red Team, driving cyber resilience strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills in ethical hacking and penetration testing. The position offers the opportunity to shape the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in offensive security, with 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the Financial and Banking sector is mandatory.
• Industry certifications such as OSCP or CISSP are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Red Team, ensuring high performance.
• Oversee planning and execution of red teaming engagements.
• Drive continuous improvement of red teaming strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Ethical hacking

Penetration testing

Threat simulation

Communication

Education

Degree in Information Technology or related fields

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Job description

A leading banking institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Manager for Cyber Resilience Testing (CRT) Operations. This role requires a professional with over 8 years of experience in offensive security, including leadership in a banking context. Responsibilities include leading a Red Team, driving cyber resilience strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills in ethical hacking and penetration testing. The position offers the opportunity to shape the organization’s cybersecurity posture.