
Associate Director – Cyber Security
Siam Makro Public Company Limited
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bangkok • Thailand
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About the role
- The Head of Cyber Security is responsible for leading and managing the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, and operational security functions
- This role ensures the security of IT infrastructure, applications, and data across the wholesale business while aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives
- The role also oversees compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices to mitigate cybersecurity risks
- Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines to align with business needs and regulatory requirements
- Lead enterprise-wide risk assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure cybersecurity resilience
- Establish a cybersecurity governance framework, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PDPA)
- Manage third-party security risks, including vendor security assessments and contractual compliance
- Design and implement robust security architectures to protect the organization's IT assets and digital infrastructure
- Work closely with IT teams to integrate security into cloud environments, network systems, and enterprise applications
- Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
- Develop and manage IAM strategies, ensuring appropriate user access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Oversee Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions to strengthen security posture
- Ensure role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege principles are enforced across systems
- Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats in real time
- Oversee incident response, forensic investigations, and cyber threat intelligence initiatives
- Implement advanced security analytics, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and threat-hunting capabilities
- Develop and execute cybersecurity awareness training programs for employees
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, Information Security or IT related field
- Knowledge in Cyber Offense, Cyber Defense, Security Advisory, Cyber risk management
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management principles
- Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, and cloud security
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 or equivalent are highly preferred
- Experience in the wholesale, retail, or supply chain industry is an advantage
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Hard skills
cybersecurity strategyrisk managementoperational securityvulnerability managementpenetration testingsecure software development lifecycleidentity and access managementPrivileged Access ManagementSecurity Information and Event Managementadvanced security analytics
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder management
Certifications
CISSPCISACISMCRISCISO 27001