IT & Data Cybersecurity Lead APAC

Danone; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone is seeking an IT & Data Cybersecurity Lead APAC based in Malaysia to strengthen governance, risk management and resilience across the region. You will translate global security requirements into effective local execution and report to Global Cybersecurity.

The role leads a 4-person team, drives compliance with corporate standards, and collaborates with business units to implement security controls and manage risk.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity governance and leadership.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder communication with non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the APAC cybersecurity roadmap aligned with priorities.
• Translate standards and controls into practical local actions.
• Own APAC cybersecurity risk portfolio and prioritize risks.
• Establish governance, escalation and reporting across IT & business.
• Drive compliance with corporate cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of 4.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication with non-technical

Regulatory compliance

Risk analysis & advisory

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

CEH Certification

Job description

About The Job

Danone Business Services is seeking for IT & Data Cybersecurity Lead APAC based in Malaysia. With our global presence, brands and business and our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible; we believe that people growth is a key asset to reach a sustainable business performance. To succeed in this journey, we're looking for the right talent and personalities eager to bring their energy and ideas to a meaningful project. Take this opportunity to GROW together and experience a culture that empowers you to express your ideas and share what you're passionate about!

Purpose of the role:

• The Cybersecurity Lead is responsible for strengthening cybersecurity governance, risk management, resilience, and operational security across APAC. Acting as the key connection between business units, local IT & Data teams, and Global Cybersecurity, the role translates global security requirements into effective regional and local execution.

Key accountabilities:

• Define and execute the APAC cybersecurity roadmap aligned with business priorities and Group/Global Cybersecurity direction.
• Translate cybersecurity standards, policies and controls into practical local implementation.
• Own the APAC cybersecurity risk portfolio and ensure risks are identified, assessed, prioritized and appropriately treated.
• Establish clear governance, accountability, escalation and reporting across IT and business stakeholders.
• Drive compliance with corporate cybersecurity requirements
• Leading and managing a team of 4

About You

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity role, with a focus on Cybersecurity Governance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership position.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with risk analysis and advisory.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

About Us

Danone is a world leading food company built on three business lines; Specialized Nutrition, Waters and Fresh Dairy Products. Danone’s mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have to impact the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies

Danone is committed to create and live an inclusive & diverse environment, which will drive our growth as a business, as teams, as members of communities & as individuals. Valuing diversity is recognizing and respecting human differences and similarities. Our aim is to ensure that all employees and applicants are given equal opportunity and that our organization is representative of our consumers and society

We commit to foster an inclusive working environment where we celebrate all types of diversity, both visible and invisible, which includes age, race, gender, nationality, disability, background, education, religion, beliefs, thinking style, perspectives and sexual orientation

We believe that our differences will make the difference.

For more information, please visit our website at https://careers.danone.com/sea/en/home.html

What's next

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