Head of Cyber Security (Asia)
The Head of Cyber Security (Asia) will lead the technical team in Hong Kong. As the main technology security lead, you will enjoy mentoring a talented young team whilst delighting clients in achieving their strategic goals.
About us
Security Research Labs is a hacking, research & consultancy firm based in Hong Kong, Berlin and Jakarta.
Our team is a group of young, brilliant and incredibly motivated ethical hackers. We are responsible for uncovering vulnerabilities such as BadUSB, the Android patch gap and the Alexa and Google Home eavesdropping vulnerabilities.
Our consulting work contributes to strategic technology projects at Fortune 500 companies where we help understand and mitigate technology risks. These risks are modelled and evaluated by our team of leading IT security researchers. The knowledge transfer to our clients is carried out in high impact strategy projects at our client sites.
Our goal is to make the world a safer place, through technology.
We are looking for a Head of Cyber Security (Asia) to lead the technical team in Hong Kong with the following capabilities:
Responsibilities
- Lead all technical security matters for our Fortune 500 clients
- Enhance the security of our clients in line with technology trends, innovative software and emerging best practices
- Plan and execute project deliverables in all workstreams including but not limited to pentesting, network scanning, vulnerability management and architecture review
- Monitor and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of security solutions and defense strategies for clients
- Work with our technical experts to produce high quality documentations including reports, presentation slides aimed at key stakeholders and C-level executives
- Lead and mentor our team of talented consultants and hackers; sharing your expertise
- Create effective project timelines; keeping the team informed and aligned
- Ensure effective regular internal and external communication
- Present at security conferences and universities
Ideal Professional Background
The future Head of Cyber Security (Asia) comes with in-depth knowledge (7-12 years’ experience) when it comes to IT Security and related topics, who can drive a technical team towards success.
Key skills
- Fluent in English; multilingual is a plus
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong understanding of IT security; both offensive and defensive
- Strong understanding of IT strategies
- Experience in high impact and top-management consulting
- Experience in the following areas:
- web, mobile and device pen testing, red teaming
- network scanning, vulnerability management
- cloud security and configuration management
- security monitoring, blue teaming, SOC
- cryptography and key management
- architecture and code review
- incident response
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Experience in project management or a leadership role would be an asset
- Experience in technical presentations, trainings or workshops would be an asset
- Enjoys both client facing and travelling for work
- Enjoys initiating new tasks and mentoring a team of talented consultants and hackers
Benefits and Perks
- Flexible working hours
- Medical plan
- Fitness membership
- Annual 1 year company retreat to a tropical destination
- A diverse international team of capable and motivated experts
- Wide selection of snacks and drinks as well as Club-Mate (hacker’s favorite drink)
Application
We look forward to receiving your application including:
- Cover letter (including preferred start date)
- Your CV
- Github or other samples
We will consider your application for the next 6 months and reach out if there is a suitable role.