Head of Security/ Digital Security Director

About the Company

Thai Union is committed to ensuring that information assets and associated technology, applications, systems, infrastructure, and processes are adequately protected in our digital ecosystem.

About the Role

Build and lead the digital security practice within Thai Union globally, establishing and maintaining the strategy and roadmap to ensure that information assets and associated technology, applications, systems, infrastructure, and processes are adequately protected in our digital ecosystem. Develop and implement cybersecurity governance and compliance policies, procedures, and standards for Thai Union, and support the business in delivering on its goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure systems are maintained securely and are compliant with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and implement information security governance and compliance policies, procedures, and standards to enable the business to operate effectively.
• Develop, plan, build, and execute the information security strategy and associated roadmap.
• Communicate cybersecurity best practices and risks across the enterprise.
• Drive security awareness, education, and conduct training to foster a security-aware culture across Thai Union.
• Oversee all information security initiatives and instruct operational processes for monitoring and maintaining information security.
• Oversee the planning, design, purchase, and rollout of information security hardware and software across Thai Union.
• Establish and manage an Information Security Risk Assessment program to define, identify, and classify critical assets, assess threats and vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate safeguards.
• Ensure disaster recovery plans are in place and routinely tested for critical digital systems.

Qualifications

• Ideally 8 to 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a security management role.
• At least 5 years of experience in a CISO or similar role.
• Experience with a global company would be a strong advantage.
• OT and IT Security experience will be an advantage for this role.
• Showcase a good understanding of the business to translate business requirements into system requirements effectively.
• Strong communication and influencing skills at all corporate levels, including at the executive level.
• Possess an excellent knowledge of, and background in, information security technologies and regulations.
• A digital technology-related degree and/or an industry-recognised security certification are advantages.

Skills / Required Skills

• Information security technologies
• Compliance policies and regulatory knowledge
• Risk assessment and information security risk management
• Strong communication and influencing skills

Additional Information

• Thai Union is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.