Head of IT Security

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

Job summary

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia invites an experienced Head of IT Security to lead the cybersecurity function for a global manufacturing organisation. This onsite permanent role requires a strong security leader to shape strategy, govern security programs, and manage SOC, incident response, and regulatory compliance.

You will drive cyber resilience, oversee third-party risk, and mentor security teams while presenting KPIs and risk insights to senior management in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GICSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor or other relevant certifications desired
• Minimum 10 years of Information Security / Cybersecurity experience
• At least 3 years in a senior cybersecurity leadership role
• 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 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 and post-incident improvement.
• Drive cyber resilience and enhance operational security 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.
• Manage cybersecurity risks related to third parties, vendors, and supply chains.
• Manage and mature SOC / MSSP capabilities.
• Lead and develop cybersecurity teams, manage vendors, tools, and budgets.
• Present cybersecurity risks, incidents, KPIs, and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Security leadership

Incident response

SOC operations

Cybersecurity strategy

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC)

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Job description

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.

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.

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 / ICс / 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.