Vice President Threat Management, Vulnerability Management & SOC

Krisvconsulting Services Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Vice President to lead its cybersecurity efforts. The successful candidate will oversee threat management, vulnerability assessments, and SOC operations, ensuring compliance with key regulatory frameworks. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong leadership background and expertise in frameworks like NIST and ISO. This role offers competitive compensation in a stimulating environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of cybersecurity experience, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven expertise in SOC, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Strong grasp of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Lead threat intelligence programs and develop proactive defense strategies.
• Oversee enterprise-wide vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• Manage SOC operations, incident response, and forensic investigations.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

SOC operations

Cybersecurity frameworks

Leadership

Education

12-15 years of cybersecurity experience

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC

Job description

Overview

Were seeking a visionary cybersecurity leader to head our Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, and Security Operations Center (SOC). As Vice President, you will be at the forefront of our cyber defense strategy leading threat intelligence, vulnerability remediation, and 24x7 SOC operations to protect our systems, data, and customers. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in regulated environments, understands the evolving threat landscape, and can translate technical risks into business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat intelligence programs and develop proactive defense strategies
• Oversee enterprise-wide vulnerability assessments and remediation
• Manage SOC operations, incident response, and forensic investigations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (BNM, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, MAS TRM, GDPR)
• Engage with regulators, auditors, and executive stakeholders
• Build and mentor a high-performing cyber defense team

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of cybersecurity experience, with 5+ years in leadership
• Proven expertise in SOC, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management
• Strong grasp of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001)
• Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH, OSCP, CCSP
• Experience in banking or other regulated industries is a plus
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and risk-based decision-making skills
• Be part of a forward-thinking cybersecurity team
• Influence strategic decisions at the highest level
• Work in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits