Head, Software Development

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Medical

SOCSO & Personal Accident

Job summary

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) seeks the Head of Network Security Research Department to lead innovative security initiatives, research threats, and foster collaborations with academia and agencies in order to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of critical network infrastructure and services.

Candidate should have a degree in CS/IT, 10+ years in software development with security expertise, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of software development experience with security focus.
• Relevant professional certifications in network, information or cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of security solutions for network infrastructure and services.
• Plan and manage development of security tools and AI systems; benchmark emerging security technologies.
• Drive process automation to enhance operations and service delivery within the division and with stakeholders.
• Identify emerging threats and risks; develop mitigation strategies, tools and systems.

Skills

Security management

Threat intelligence

Incident handling

Project management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Vulnerability assessment tools

Ethical hacking tools

Job description

The Head of Network Security Research Department is responsible for leading and managing the development and implementation of innovative solutions for security and operational challenges; conducting research on emerging security threats and vulnerabilities; developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders; and driving initiatives to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of network infrastructure and services, including critical network information infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

Implement innovative solutions and initiatives to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of network infrastructure and services, including critical network information infrastructure.

Plan and manage the development of security tools, artificial intelligence systems, and benchmark emerging security technologies to strengthen the overall security posture of organizations and stakeholders.

Drive process automation initiatives to enhance operations and service delivery within the division, sector, organization, and among external stakeholders.

Study, identify, and evaluate emerging security threats and risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies, tools, and systems to manage those threats and risks.

Implement vulnerability assessment and penetration tests on communications and digital products, services, systems, and organizations to identify security vulnerabilities, and pursue corrective action to address them.

Undertake threat-intelligence gathering and horizon-scanning activities to increase situational awareness and preparedness against arising security threats and risks.

Undertake strategic and tactical R&D activities exploring new technologies and techniques towards enhancing capabilities, while reducing over-dependency on vendor-supplied solutions in network and cyber security.

Establish research partnerships with academia in the enhancement of capabilities, processes, tools, and systems.

Collaborate with technical agencies, law enforcement agencies, service providers, vendors, and other relevant parties on the mitigation of cyber-dependent crimes, cyber-enabled crimes, and the misuse of telecommunications services.

Plan, monitor, and control the financial budget and costs to ensure effective and efficient utilization and management of funds.

About you

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Minimum 10 years of working experience in software development (frontend and backend) with solid understanding of security management, and with relevant professional certification in network, information and/or cybersecurity.

Security Posture Assessment (SPA).

Ethical hacking.

Threat intelligence and management.

Incident handling and management.

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT).

Information Security, Project Management, Strategic Communications, and Business Process Management.

• Annual Leave, Medical, SOCSO & Personal Accident

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is a statutory body established under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 (MCMCA). MCMC regulates and promotes the development of the communications and multimedia industry which includes telecommunications, broadcasting, postal services and digital signature.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is a statutory body established under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 (MCMCA). MCMC regulates and promotes the development of the communications and multimedia industry which includes telecommunications, broadcasting, postal services and digital signature.