About the role
VAPT / VM Manager role in KL
Your new company
Our client is a leading multinational organisation with a strong global footprint and a commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence. As the company continues to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities across the region, they are seeking a proactive and strategic cybersecurity professional to drive cyber initiatives and safeguard critical business assets.
Your new role
As the Regional Cybersecurity Manager focusing on VAPT and VM, you will serve as the key cybersecurity representative for the region, partnering closely with business leaders, IT teams, and technology stakeholders to strengthen the organisation's cyber resilience and security posture.
- Lead the delivery and execution of regional cybersecurity programmes, initiatives, and transformation projects
- Overseeing vulnerability management activities, remediation efforts, penetration testing findings, and continuous security improvements.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on cybersecurity risks, controls, and best practices.
- Driving cybersecurity capability uplift, awareness programmes, and change management initiatives across the region.
- Conducting risk assessments for critical projects and providing recommendations to mitigate security risks.
- Supporting compliance initiatives and ensuring the implementation of appropriate security controls for sensitive and regulated data.
- Managing regional cybersecurity incidents and collaborating with global security teams during crisis situations.
- Establishing and tracking cybersecurity KPIs to measure programme effectiveness and maturity.
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum of 7 years in a Cybersecurity and IT Risk role
- Proven experience in Cybersecurity Risk Assessment, VAPT management and Vulnerability management
- Has good communication skills in English
- Has experience dealing with stakeholders in the SEA region
- Has direct/ indirect people experience of 2-4 people
What you'll get in return
- A competitive monthly remuneration
- Attractive staff benefits - EPF and medical benefits
- Professional upskilling subscriptions
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure and IT Audit, please contact azlina.shapiae@hays.com.my or 03-7890 6195 for a confidential discussion on your career.
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