Advanced Security Management Manager - APAC

This role is to leads an organization's high-level security strategy, oversees enterprise risk, and protects physical and digital assets across multiple sites.

• Setting Strategy: Build long-term security plans that match business goals.
• Managing Risk: Spot major threats and lower enterprise risk.
• Designing Policies: Create rules for physical safety, data protection, and emergency response.
• Leading Teams: Guide regional security managers and response units.
• Handling Crises: Direct operations during major security breaches or emergencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Standardization: Drive lifecycle management, global rollout, and architecture for platforms like CCTV, intrusion alarms, and digital access control.
• Operational Risk Management: Safeguard intellectual property, sensitive manufacturing data, and physical inventory while enforcing safety and environmental regulations (5S, ISO standards).
• Incident Response & Compliance: Lead emergency response protocols, coordinate vendor deliverables, and align facility security with international frameworks like TAPA or ISO 27001.
• Budget & CAPEX Planning: Manage multi-year technology budgeting, vendor contracts, and standard operating procedures for control room monitoring.
• Responsible to protect company's properties, products and the safety of employees.
• Document and store information, activities, and event in a log and /or report.
• Perform routine patrols of the company's facilities and grounds to assist in deterring criminal behavior as well as make Security's presence known.
• Lead an emergency handling team work

Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor Degree in Business, Security, Information Management with at least 15 - 20 years experience in Industrial Security.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on expertise with IP video surveillance, biometric access systems, and basic industrial OT (Operational Technology) or PLC security.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with local Malaysian statutory requirements, OSHA, and global supply chain security guidelines.
• Able to read and write in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Knowledge in basic fire fighting, first-aid and computer will be an added advantage.
• Experience in lead, mentor, and deploy a team of high-performing security professionals to ensure facility safety and asset protection
• Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status
• Applicants must be able to work in Penang.