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Section Head, Cybersecurity ArchitectureU Mobile • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Section Head, Cybersecurity Architecture

Section Head, Cybersecurity Architecture

U Mobile • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
30+ days ago
Job description

Section Head, Cybersecurity Architecture

U Mobile, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Life at U Mobile

We are Passionate, Innovative, Trustworthy, Team-Oriented & Fun‑Loving.

Top Reasons to Join Us!

  • Awarded For
  • Most Preferred Employers in Telecommunication Industry (2022, 2023 & 2024)
  • Bronze Winner in Cross‑Generational Workforce Engagement (2024)
  • Gold Winner for Excellence in Workplace Culture (2021)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits
  • Flexi working hours arrangements
  • Staff Line & Device Subsidy
  • Smart Casual Attire
  • Child Parental Care Leave
  • Convenient location with access to public transport (Imbi Monorail / Bukit Bintang MRT)
  • Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands

Role

Key Accountabilities

  • KPI (Key Performance Index) setting for direct reports, monitor and periodic review to assure KPI met
  • Overseeing the management of the IT security department, giving leadership to the team and developing staff
  • Manage Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX) budget
  • Responsible for developing and implementing U Mobile’s Cyber Security plan.
  • Devising strategies and implementing IT solutions to minimise the risk of cyber‑attacks
  • Responsible for planning and monitoring all activities related to IT security in UM, including establishing IT security policies, auditing effectiveness of security measures, ensuring user compliance, and refreshing / upgrading policies and systems.
  • Responsible for management of all activities related to IT risks, including Business Continuity Plans.
  • Manage and monitor KPIs to ensure all IT partners’ deliveries meet contract specifications and terms & conditions.
  • Manage collaboration and relationships between departments to deliver solutions that meet customers’ business needs.
  • Periodic reporting of project status and escalation of issues as required.
  • Conduct project post‑mortems to identify successful elements and improvement areas.
  • Quarterly reporting on security posture and incidents for Audit committee.
  • Reporting all Cyber Security related incidents.

    • About You

    Job Requirements

  • Degree in IT and minimum 18 years of working in IT technical field
  • Digital leadership skills – capable of empowering and leading an IT team to meet business and IT security goals
  • Ability to adapt to a fast‑moving IT landscape and keep pace with latest thinking and new security technologies
  • A passion for technology and security safeguarding with a desire to deliver
  • Thrives on change, showing an impressive ability to drive the IT security strategy forward
  • Analytical mind capable of managing numerous information sources and providing data analysis reports to senior management
  • Strong customer focus – able to meet the demands of internal and external customers
  • Excellent communication skills – providing verbal and written communication that is outstanding to both direct reports and senior management as well as other stakeholders
  • Flexible and adaptable – capable of changing direction where required and showing flexibility to meet new demands
  • Forms business partnerships that help drive the IT security strategy forward
  • Creative thinking – able to look at alternatives and consider new ways of thinking to problem‑solve
  • Multi‑tasking – can manage several concurrent projects and prioritise demands
  • Vendor Management – able to manage vendors and hold them to their contractual deliverables
  • Managing departmental budget CAPEX and OPEX
  • Presentation and communication skill
  • Experience in Billing system, CRM and other Telco Operations Systems
  • Knowledge in Financial Services Regulations

    • What’s Next?

    Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

    Seniority Level

    Director

    Employment Type

    Full‑time

    Job Function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industry

    Telecommunications

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