Vice President Threat Management, Vulnerability Management & SOC

Krisvconsulting Services Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Vice President to lead their Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, and SOC. This role involves developing defense strategies, overseeing vulnerability assessments, and managing SOC operations to ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity and leadership, influencing strategic decisions at the highest levels. This is a high-impact role within a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.

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).

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

Leadership

Threat intelligence

Risk-based decision-making

Communication

Job description

Vice President Threat Management, Vulnerability Management & SOC

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

Requirements

• 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)
• 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