Senior Manager, Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure

Agensi Pekerjaan Executive Recruiters; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Executive Recruiters seeks a Senior Manager to define and execute the organisation’s cybersecurity and IT infrastructure strategy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will lead governance, risk posture, and technology investments while overseeing networks, cloud platforms, data centres, and end-user technologies.

You will manage vulnerability programs, incident response, and liaison with regulators and auditors, with 10+ years in IT/cybersecurity and 5+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or Cybersecurity or related field.
• 10+ years IT/cybersecurity experience with leadership exposure.
• Fluent in English and Malay with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organisation’s cybersecurity and technology strategy.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and monitoring.
• Establish governance frameworks to meet regulatory requirements.
• Advise senior management and the Board on threats and risk posture.
• Lead planning for technology investments, budgets, and capex.
• Oversee IT infrastructure including networks, cloud, data centres.
• Drive lifecycle management, upgrades, and vendor performance.
• Lead vulnerability management, incident response, and resilience initiatives.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication (English & Malay)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ISO 27001

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

Senior Manager, Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 03/31/2026

• Work Experience 5+ years
• Country Malaysia

Job Description

Define and execute the organisation’s Cybersecurity and Technology Strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.

Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and monitoring mechanisms.

Establish enterprise‑wide governance frameworks that meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Advise senior management and the Board on emerging cyber threats, risk posture, and digital transformation priorities.

Lead planning for technology investments, budgets, and capital expenditure to strengthen cyber resilience.

Oversee IT infrastructure including networks, cloud platforms, data centres, and end‑user technologies.

Drive system lifecycle management, upgrades, and vendor performance to maintain operational excellence.

Lead vulnerability management, incident response, and resilience initiatives across the organisation.

Act as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external agencies on cybersecurity matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT and cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
  
• Proven track record in developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies and frameworks.
  
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including Board and regulator engagement.
  
• Excellent communication skills in English and Malay.