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Regional CISO (Malaysia, Japan or Singapore)

Regional CISO (Malaysia, Japan or Singapore)

SkilldlabsJapan
5 days ago
Job description

JOB TITLE :  Regional CISO

LOCATION :   Malaysia, Singapore or Japan only – Remote

COMMITMENT :  Fulltime

ABOUT US :

SkilldLabs is a product built from the challenges of our past. Hiring quality talent, working together in the same time-zone, and building cutting edge products at warp speed. We help startups overcome today's hiring challenges. Today, we have grown into a leading staff augmentation provider of highly skilled teams of nearshore experts.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Regional CISO to oversee and enhance our regional security operations. This role is critical in driving the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our security architecture, risk management, and incident response capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in information security, strong leadership skills, and a passion for defending organizations against evolving cyber threats.

What You Will Do

  • The Regional CISO will set up and lead the APAC Security team, and also will cover / support follow the sun when the CISO in US (Reinsurance Group of America) is not available.
  • Lead a senior team responsible for regional security architecture, engineering, governance, risk, compliance, and incident response.
  • Support global information security policies and standards, recommending updates and leading regional implementation to ensure effective risk management.
  • Drive the deployment of security capabilities, including architectural design, configuration, risk assessment, data analysis, and alerting mechanisms.
  • Enhance existing capabilities by improving people, processes, and technology to increase maturity levels and reduce exposure to threat actors.
  • Provide expert guidance on information security, data privacy, disaster recovery, and physical security while staying ahead of emerging risks and trends.
  • Represent regional security leadership in governance, risk management, operations, and incident response to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Coach and manage departmental leaders, overseeing hiring, training, performance reviews, and career development to build a high-performing security team.

Qualifications

  • Education : Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience :

    • 15+ years of overall professional experience, including 15+ years in information security.

  • 10+ years of progressive IT experience with leadership responsibilities.
  • 7+ years in large, global organizations.
  • 3+ years in technology architecture and development.
  • 3+ years dealing directly with advanced threat actors and implementing defensive strategies.
  • Technical Expertise :

    • Broad knowledge of security technologies, vendors, and industry trends.

  • Deep understanding of identity and access management, security operations, incident response, and policy development.
  • Leadership & Skills :

    • Proven experience as a security technology leader with strong implementation capabilities.

  • Exceptional strategic planning, decision-making, and project management skills.
  • Strong communication, persuasion, and collaboration abilities to engage stakeholders effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
  • Certifications : CISSP required (CISM or equivalent certifications preferred).

    • Why Join Us?

    This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape the future of our regional security posture, lead cutting-edge security initiatives, and protect critical business operations from evolving threats. You will work in a collaborative, innovative environment where your expertise directly influences organizational resilience.

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