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Role: Vice President, Cloud Security

Reporting: Chief Information Security Officer (Information & Cyber Security Department)

Duration: Permanent with client

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Overall years of experience: Any

Relevant years of experience: 10 years

Domain: Any

Skills:

  • Knowledge of various cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated security features, services, and best practices.

Mandatory Skills:

  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and industry standards relevant to cloud security, such as GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, and CSA.
  • Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilities within cloud environments. Experience developing risk management strategies and implementing security controls to address identified risks.

About:

  • This Government-Linked Company (GLC) is a prominent entity in Malaysia’s investment sector, specializing in asset management and wealth creation. It plays a key role in supporting the national economy through strategic investments in various sectors, with a focus on sustainable growth.
  • The company is committed to delivering value to its stakeholders by managing a diversified portfolio, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. It also emphasizes corporate governance, transparency, and responsible investing, aligning its strategies with national economic development goals.

Basic Job Purpose:

  • The Cloud Security VP is responsible for overseeing company's cloud security strategy, ensuring the protection of data and systems in cloud environments.
  • This executive role involves leading a team of security professionals, developing and implementing comprehensive security policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • The VP collaborates with other senior leaders to align cloud security initiatives with business objectives, addresses emerging threats, and manages incident response.
  • Additionally, the Cloud Security VP stays abreast of industry trends and innovations, providing strategic direction to continuously enhance the organization's cloud security posture.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and communicate a strategic vision for cloud security aligned with the organization's overall business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance of cloud environments with relevant security standards, regulations, and contractual requirements through regular audits, assessments, and compliance monitoring activities.
  • Manage relationships with cloud service providers and third-party vendors, evaluating their security posture, negotiating security agreements, and overseeing the implementation of security controls in vendor-hosted environments.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of cloud security professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and opportunities for skill development and career growth.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by staying abreast of emerging threats, technologies, and best practices in cloud security, and driving innovation and optimization of security processes and controls.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership and the board of directors on the state of cloud security, key metrics, compliance status, and significant security incidents or risks.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity and cloud security with in-depth knowledge on various cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of various cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated security features, services, and best practices.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and industry standards relevant to cloud security, such as GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, and CSA.
  • Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilities within cloud environments. Experience developing risk management strategies and implementing security controls to address identified risks.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards specific to cloud computing environments

Role: Vice President, Cloud Security

Reporting: Chief Information Security Officer (Information & Cyber Security Department)

Duration: Permanent with client

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Overall years of experience: Any

Relevant years of experience: 10 years

Domain: Any

Skills:

  • Knowledge of various cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated security features, services, and best practices.

Mandatory Skills:

  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and industry standards relevant to cloud security, such as GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, and CSA.
  • Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilities within cloud environments. Experience developing risk management strategies and implementing security controls to address identified risks.

About:

  • This Government-Linked Company (GLC) is a prominent entity in Malaysia’s investment sector, specializing in asset management and wealth creation. It plays a key role in supporting the national economy through strategic investments in various sectors, with a focus on sustainable growth.
  • The company is committed to delivering value to its stakeholders by managing a diversified portfolio, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. It also emphasizes corporate governance, transparency, and responsible investing, aligning its strategies with national economic development goals.

Basic Job Purpose:

  • The Cloud Security VP is responsible for overseeing company's cloud security strategy, ensuring the protection of data and systems in cloud environments.
  • This executive role involves leading a team of security professionals, developing and implementing comprehensive security policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • The VP collaborates with other senior leaders to align cloud security initiatives with business objectives, addresses emerging threats, and manages incident response.
  • Additionally, the Cloud Security VP stays abreast of industry trends and innovations, providing strategic direction to continuously enhance the organization's cloud security posture.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and communicate a strategic vision for cloud security aligned with the organization's overall business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance of cloud environments with relevant security standards, regulations, and contractual requirements through regular audits, assessments, and compliance monitoring activities.
  • Manage relationships with cloud service providers and third-party vendors, evaluating their security posture, negotiating security agreements, and overseeing the implementation of security controls in vendor-hosted environments.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of cloud security professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and opportunities for skill development and career growth.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by staying abreast of emerging threats, technologies, and best practices in cloud security, and driving innovation and optimization of security processes and controls.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership and the board of directors on the state of cloud security, key metrics, compliance status, and significant security incidents or risks.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity and cloud security with in-depth knowledge on various cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of various cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated security features, services, and best practices.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and industry standards relevant to cloud security, such as GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, and CSA.
  • Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilities within cloud environments. Experience developing risk management strategies and implementing security controls to address identified risks.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards specific to cloud computing environments