BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
BAT DIGITAL BUSINESS SOLUTION IS LOOKING FOR A CYBER SECURITY MANAGER
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
Reporting Level: Individual Contributor
Geographic Scope: Malaysia
Seniority Level: Experienced Professional
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Maintain a working and strategic relationship and engagement with a designated market, in Cyber Security. Be the partner for the market to quickly address the needs of the markets (like risk assessments, trainings, incidents); but also, to ensure key Cyber Resilience initiatives are implemented there. This may include, but is not limited to: OT deployments, Cyber Hygiene / vulnerability management, awareness campaigns, risk management, incident communication and support of cyber compliance initiatives.
Work with other Cyber Security teams (“back-office”) to make sure they deliver relevant and timely services to the markets.
Maintain security expertise in a designated domain like finance, supply chain, marketing, trade systems or system integrations.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
Crafting security posture of several markets. Influence the management team to consider cyber security as a vital ingredient of their projects, explain risks and carry out remediation (or acceptance).
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Be the 1st contact for security matters for market. Align priorities of cyber security tasks / project and communicate them back to Cyber Security team. Represent Cyber Security on each market and lower levels.
- Deliver aligned cyber security important metrics in a designated market. Coordinate and implement actions needed to be on target.
- Translate business requirements to relevant Cyber Security team members offering and coordinate delivery in a market
- Markets Roadmap key projects cyber enablement, risk assessments and advisory for initiatives coming from each market or other regional / global projects within the domain of your expertise. Reassessments of risks after agreed time, to ensure continuous cyber safety.
- Drive global or regional security projects linked to your area of expertise.
- Management of cyber risk with appropriate team members.
- If applicable, deployment of OT security projects withing the market / the region.
- If applicable, ownership for tools and processes linked with risk assessment and assurance globally (AURA, SAT, flexible assurance, self-assessments).
- Contribution with GRC cyber standards and procedures.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- 5+ years of professional experience in information security with a record of growing scope and responsibility.
- Experience handling and communicating with business partners on different levels, up to director level.
- Ability to translate technical language into readily understandable language for business users.
- Experience assessing cyber risks of projects, vendors and technologies.
- Experience with and understanding of information security management, technologies, architecture and audits.
TECHNICAL, FUNCTIONAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- Knowledgeable of security aspects related to networking, application development, ops, incident response, 3rd party vendor management and OT.
- Deep, end-2-end security knowledge accompanying at least one business area: manufacturing, finance, marketing / eCommerce, HR, legal, supply chain, sales / trade, physical security.
- Understanding cloud and SaaS configuration management and risk reduction (focus on Azure and AWS) and how to protect and detect potential threats in those environments.
- Ability to think clearly, prioritise and make decisions under time-sensitive and fast paced conditions.
- Business acuity, ability to articulate both businesses, commercial and technical ideas clearly and simply.
- Documented PM experience in the area of security or IT (small to medium projects).
What we offer you?
• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
