Section Head, Cybersecurity Architecture

U Mobile Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Section Head for Cybersecurity Architecture. The role requires over 18 years in IT, strong leadership in cybersecurity, and budget management skills. Responsibilities include developing security plans, team management, and compliance oversight. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential. Join us in a dynamic environment in Kuala Lumpur with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits

Flexi working hours arrangements

Staff Line & Device Subsidy

Child Parental Care Leave

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of experience in IT technical field.
• Ability to adapt to fast-moving IT landscape and new security technologies.
• Experience managing departmental budget CAPEX and OPEX.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing IT security department and developing staff.
• Managing CAPEX and OPEX budget.
• Responsible for implementing cyber security plan and strategies.
• Monitoring compliance of IT partners and vendor contracts.
• Conducting project post-mortems to identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Digital leadership skills

Analytical mind

Excellent communication skills

Vendor Management

Creative thinking

Strong customer focus

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in IT

Tools

CRM

Billing systems

Telco Operations Systems

Job description

Section Head, Cybersecurity Architecture

Closing Date : 31/12/2025

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Life at U Mobile

We are Passionate, Innovative, Trustworthy, Team-Oriented & Fun-Loving. At U Mobile, we are always on the lookout for great talents and passionate individuals to join our growing team. Let’s start your journey with an award-winning organization!

Top Reasons To Join Us!

• Awarded For
  • Most Preferred Employers in Telecommunication Industry (2022, 2023 & 2024)
  • Bronze Winner in Cross-Generational Workforce Engagement (2024)
  • Gold Winner for Excellence in Workplace Culture (2021)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits
• Flexi working hours arrangements
• Staff Line & Device Subsidy
• Smart Casual Attire
• Child Parental Care Leave
• Convenient location with access to public transport (Imbi Monorail/Bukit Bintang MRT)
• Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands

Role

Key Accountabilities

• Team Management
  • KPI (Key Performance Index) setting for direct reports, monitor and periodic review to assure KPI met
  • Overseeing the management of the IT security department, giving leadership to the team and developing staff
• Budget
  • Manage Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX) budget
• IT Security
  • Responsible for developing and implementing U Mobile’s Cyber Security plan
  • Devising strategies and implementing IT solutions to minimise the risk of cyber‑attacks
  • Responsible for planning and monitoring of all activities related to IT security in UM; establishing IT security policies, auditing effectiveness, ensuring users comply with security policy, and refreshing/upgrading policies and systems regularly
• IT Risk And Policy Management
  • Responsible for management of all activities related to IT risks (beyond security, including Business Continuity Plans)
• Partners And Vendors Management
  • Manage and monitor KPIs to ensure all IT partners’ deliveries are compliant with contract specifications and terms & conditions
• Stakeholders Management
  • Manage collaboration and relationships between different departments to deliver solutions that meet customer business needs
• Timely Reporting and Analysis
  • Periodic reporting of project status and escalation of issues as required
  • Conduct project post‑mortems to identify successful elements and improvement areas
  • Quarterly reporting on security posture and incidents for Audit committee
  • Responsible for reporting all Cyber Security related incidents

About You

• Degree in IT and minimum 18 years of working in IT technical field
• Digital leadership skills – capable of empowering and leading an IT team to meet business and IT security goals
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑moving IT landscape and keep pace with latest thinking and new security technologies
• A passion for technology and security safeguarding with a desire to deliver
• Thrives on change, showing an impressive ability to drive the IT security strategy forward
• Analytical mind capable of managing numerous information sources and providing data analysis reports to senior management
• Strong customer focus – able to meet the demands of internal and external customers
• Excellent communication skills – providing verbal and written communication that is outstanding to both direct reports and senior management as well as other stakeholders
• Flexible and adaptable – capable of changing direction where required and showing flexibility to meet new demands
• Forms business partnerships that help drive the IT security strategy forward
• Creative thinking – able to look at alternatives and consider new ways of thinking to problem‑solve
• Multi‑tasking – can manage several concurrent projects and prioritise demands
• Vendor Management – able to manage vendors and hold them to their contractual deliverables
• Managing departmental budget CAPEX and OPEX
• Presentation and communication skill
• Experience in Billing system, CRM and other Telco Operations Systems
• Knowledge in Financial Services Regulations

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What’s Next?

Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.