Business Security Manager (Don Mueang, Bangkok)

Job Description

OVERVIEW: 

• Location:            Don Mueang, Bangkok

• Department:     Group Cybersecurity

• Entity:                 Thai AirAsia

• Status:                Full-time

YOUR ROLE AS A BUSINESS SECURITY MANAGER

This role serves as a key advisor on Information Security requirements across Capital A. You will ensure technical teams implement and maintain compliance with global standards (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST CSF) while identifying risks and managing control deficiencies. Additionally, you will act as the primary lead for incident response and security issue remediation. You will report to the Group CISO.

WHAT YOU’LL CHAMPION:

Stakeholder Collaboration and Management

• Acts as the primary cybersecurity leader across the business for Thailand, aligning enterprise cybersecurity strategy and roadmap with business objectives. 

• Drive and prioritise implementation and integration/adoption of security capabilities within the BU, including embedding security into business digital projects and operations. 

• Ensure the business-specific threat landscape, risks, and regulatory drivers are clearly articulated to the CISO teams and validate cyber architecture decisions that meet the business’s operational and compliance needs.

•  Provide Strategic Threat Briefings to Business Leadership. 

Cyber Governance Risk Compliance(In-Country)

• Operationalize Cyber Security Risk Management capabilities such as Business Impact Assessment of the Business unit’s digital portfolio of services and applications to identify Crown jewels to be protected in line with Risk appetite.  

• Deployment of relevant cybersecurity controls, including required local regulatory compliance, to ensure digital solutions, both applications and services, are developed with a secure-by-design principle.  

• Drives Cyber Risk acceptance, risk mitigation, finding management processes, and risk reporting consistently to ensure Cyber Risks are managed and residual risks understood by the leadership. 

• Represent cybersecurity in external audits, customer security reviews, and regulatory submissions. 

• Actively involved and drive preparations in  Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery drills for critical business processes and crown jewels. 

• Work with the in-country Data Protection Officer(s) of AirAsia Aviation on data security requirements. 

Cyber Defense (In-Country) 

• Work with Enterprise Cyber Defense to ensure business assets (e.g., endpoints, network devices, applications, business users, etc.)are updated for purposes of security monitoring and vulnerability management. 

• Coordinate business communication, impact analysis, business post-incident review, and remediation with the business teams and in compliance with local regulations. 

Change Management

• Champion Cyber Security Change program activities to drive awareness, behaviors among the business unit, and increase the Cyber Resilience  

• Drive implementation and integration/adoption of security capabilities and change management to ensure business alignment and effectiveness. 

• Business-level security KPIs/KRIs (e.g., patch compliance, phishing click rates, third-party risk ratings) dashboards, reports to business leaders, and the enterprise CISO. 

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, or Business with IT, Computer Science, or equivalent.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in managing Information Security Operations/Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance, or related fields.

• Relevant industry certifications are an advantage (e.g., ISO 27001, CISA, CISSP, CGEIT, etc.)

• Working knowledge of local information and cybersecurity-related regulations and requirements is a MUST.

• Ability to develop, review, and maintain documentation on time.

• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to resolve conflicts and build strong, lasting rapport with diverse stakeholders.

• Proven ability in building partnerships across local, regional, and cross-functional teams to align security goals with business objectives.

• A detail-oriented self-starter with strong analytical skills and a result-oriented mindset, capable of multitasking and adapting quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

WHERE YOU’LL GO:

Dispatcher to captain, ramp agent to data analyst, brand executive to CEO - these are some Dare To Dream stories of our Allstars. 

This role serves as a strategic bridge between local operations and regional leadership, providing a clear trajectory toward a career in Security Leadership. You will evolve from a compliance specialist into a high-visibility advisor to the C-suite and Board. By mastering the complexity of a regional matrix environment and leading high-pressure incident responses, you will build the multifaceted expertise required to become a Regional CISO or Head of Business Security.

WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY:

•   Physical Wellbeing: Key medical and insurance benefits, maternity expenses, flexible work arrangements, and health and fitness amenities.

•  Emotional Wellbeing: Paid time off, wellness programmes, and childcare amenities. 

•  Financial Wellbeing: Resources relating to financial, personal skills and career growth programmes.

• Allstars Specials: Free flights, unlimited discounted flights, and exclusive discounts with partners. 

• A unique Allstar culture like no other 

OUR HIRING PROCESS:

• Application Review and Skills Match

• Assessment

• Interviews (x3)

• Background Verification

• Offer Process

GET TO KNOW AIRASIA :

AirAsia has been the World's Best Low-Cost Airline for 14 consecutive years with over 800 million guests flown. We continue to champion dreams, serve the underserved and connect the world and Asean like no other so Now Everyone Can Fly.

GET TO KNOW US:

Our story begins in 2001 with a dream, two planes and a 40 million ringgit debt. You’ll know us as the ‘Now Everyone Can Fly’ airline (if you don’t, we’re definitely older than you).

Today, we’re more than just an airline. We’re Capital A - a world-class brand that wears many hats. Our mission is to connect people and transform lives in Asean.

Above all, we’re Allstars. We believe in the unbelievable and we dare to dream. We also believe in celebrating all individuals. So no matter your culture and background or if you prefer aisle seat to window seat, we’re excited to have you onboard. 

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