Head of IT Security

Oxydata Software; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Head of IT Security to lead the cybersecurity function for a global manufacturing organisation. This onsite permanent role requires 10+ years of information security experience and is based in Penang.

You will design and implement security strategies, oversee SOC operations, incident response, and risk management while maturing cyber resilience across networks, cloud, and manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years in information security.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior cybersecurity leadership role.
• Proven experience with SOC/Incident Response and major cyber incidents.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST CSF.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information Security and Cybersecurity function, setting strategic direction and governance frameworks.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, policies, and standards.
• Oversee security operations including SOC, vulnerability management, threat management, security monitoring, and incident response.
• Take ownership of major cybersecurity incidents and crisis management, including containment, recovery, stakeholder communication, and post-incident improvement.
• Drive cyber resilience and enhance operational security capabilities across the organisation.
• Assess and improve security across networks, identity, endpoints, cloud, applications, and manufacturing environments.
• Lead ISO/IEC 27001 compliance and certification-readiness activities, and apply ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.
• Manage cybersecurity risks related to third parties, vendors, and supply chains.
• Manage and mature SOC / MSSP capabilities.
• Lead and develop cybersecurity teams, manage vendors, security tools, and budgets.
• Present cybersecurity risks, incidents, KPIs, and recommendations to senior and executive management.

Skills

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

GICSP

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

NIST CSF

Security Architecture

Incident Response

SOC Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SOC tools

Security monitoring tools

Job description

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd established since 2012, helping regional enterprises drive digital transformation through Agentic AI Services, AI Automation & Integration, Data Engineering, AI Training, and IT Managed Services. We are a lean, high-impact team where engineers work directly on cutting-edge AI products serving enterprise clients across Malaysia and the region

We are seeking an experienced Head of IT Security to lead the cybersecurity function for a global manufacturing organisation.

Head of IT Security

Location: Penang, Malaysia

Work Mode: Onsite

Employment type: Permanent

Experience Level: 10+ years

Work Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information Security and Cybersecurity function, setting strategic direction and governance frameworks.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, policies, and standards.
• Oversee security operations including SOC, vulnerability management, threat management, security monitoring, and incident response.
• Take ownership of major cybersecurity incidents and crisis management, including containment, recovery, stakeholder communication, and post-incident improvement.
• Drive cyber resilience and enhance operational security capabilities across the organisation.
• Assess and improve security across networks, identity, endpoints, cloud, applications, and operational/manufacturing environments.
• Lead ISO/IEC 27001 compliance and certification-readiness activities, and apply relevant frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.
• Manage cybersecurity risks related to third parties, vendors, and supply chains.
• Manage and mature SOC / MSSP capabilities.
• Lead and develop cybersecurity teams, manage vendors, security tools, and budgets.
• Present cybersecurity risks, incidents, KPIs, and recommendations to senior and executive management.

Requirements
Must-have:

• Bachelor's degree in any related discipline.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GICSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.
• Minimum 10 years of Information Security / Cybersecurity experience.
• At least 3 years in a senior cybersecurity leadership role such as Head of Security, Security Director, Deputy CISO, or Senior Security Manager.
• Extensive experience in Security Operations / SOC and Incident Response.
• Proven experience leading major cybersecurity incidents or cyber crisis management.
• Experience in cyber resilience, vulnerability/threat management, cybersecurity risk, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong practical knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001.
• Good knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF).
• Experience developing cybersecurity strategies, policies, and security roadmaps.
• Experience managing cybersecurity teams, vendors, and service providers.

Nice-to-have:

• Cybersecurity experience within manufacturing, industrial, energy, utilities, logistics, or critical infrastructure.
• OT / ics / scada cybersecurity exposure.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443.
• OT network segmentation or industrial security monitoring experience.
• Experience managing SOC / MSSP providers.
• Experience working within a multinational/global organisation.
• Azure / Microsoft 365 security exposure.
• Third-party and supply-chain cybersecurity experience.
• Previous interim or contract cybersecurity leadership experience.
• Bahasa Malaysia or Mandarin language capability is advantageous but not mandatory.

Why Join Us

• Join a global leader in manufacturing and play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's cybersecurity landscape.
• Opportunity to drive impactful change, work with a talented team, and ensure the highest standards of security in a dynamic, international environment.