Senior Cybersecurity Architect: Zero Trust & Cloud Strategy

CelcomDigi; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CelcomDigi in Malaysia seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to shape and implement a defendable security architecture spanning telecom, IT, and multi-cloud environments, including AWS and Azure. You will advise on information security policies, regulatory compliance, and data protection, while raising security awareness across the org.

You will lead the rollout of security controls, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with security principles and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Recognised security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS Security) highly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in cybersecurity with at least 2 years in cloud security.
• Experience in telecom security and/ or DevSecOps preferred.
• Hands-on deployment of IT and telecom security across networks (4G/5G), endpoints, data and identity.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking for on-premise and cloud security frameworks.
• Up-to-date with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, RMF, PCI-DSS, and related regulations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and implementation of defendable cybersecurity architecture and Zero Trust model across telecom and IT infrastructure.
• Provide advisory services to internal stakeholders ensuring TSOC requirements during RFP/RFQ stages.
• Oversee enforcement of security policies and digital cybersecurity guidelines; ensure DCC compliance before go-live.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering and business units to roll out security products and solutions.
• Identify, evaluate and recommend innovative security tools to improve cyber resilience.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and communicate risk to cross-functional teams.
• Develop and deliver Cybersecurity Awareness sessions for internal teams.
• Support GRC, audit readiness, and incident management activities.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity Engineering to secure project rollout and lifecycle security.

Skills

CISSP

CCSP

CISM

AWS Security

Zero Trust

Cloud security

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Network security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Job description

CelcomDigi in Malaysia seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to shape and implement a defendable security architecture spanning telecom, IT, and multi-cloud environments, including AWS and Azure. You will advise on information security policies, regulatory compliance, and data protection, while raising security awareness across the org.

You will lead the rollout of security controls, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with security principles and industry standards.