Head of Security Operations & Incident Response

Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced leader to head its Security Operations team. The chosen candidate will oversee monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity threats. Ideal candidates will have 8–10 years in Security Operations, at least 3 years in a leadership role, and relevant certifications. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical

Education support

Dental

Phone Bill Allowance

Mobile Phone Subsidy

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Security Operations or Cyber Defense.
• At least 3 years in a managerial/leadership role.
• Recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Security Operations Centre team.
• Define and execute the Security Operations strategy.
• Oversee real-time monitoring of customer environments.

Skills

Leadership

Incident Response

Cybersecurity Threat Management

Technical Proficiency in Security Tools

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or IT

Tools

SIEM (FortiSIEM, Cisco Meraki)

SOAR

Threat Intelligence Feeds

Job description

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced leader to head its Security Operations team. The chosen candidate will oversee monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity threats. Ideal candidates will have 8–10 years in Security Operations, at least 3 years in a leadership role, and relevant certifications. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.