Cyber Security Officer, Asia Pacific

About the Opportunity

An industry-leading renewable energy technology organization is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Officer, Asia Pacific to lead cybersecurity governance, risk management, and secure system integration across utility-scale renewable energy assets throughout the APAC region.

This strategic role acts as the key bridge between global cybersecurity teams and regional markets, ensuring corporate cybersecurity frameworks are effectively localized while addressing regional regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and commercial objectives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting market expansion, customer engagement, and the secure deployment of operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems across the full asset lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance

• Define and drive the APAC cybersecurity strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Provide cybersecurity leadership across regional operations, projects, and market activities.
• Identify emerging regulatory trends, cybersecurity risks, and market opportunities across APAC.
• Position cybersecurity as a key business enabler and competitive differentiator.

Global & Regional Alignment

• Serve as the primary liaison between global cybersecurity teams and APAC stakeholders.
• Translate global cybersecurity policies and standards into practical regional implementation plans.
• Provide structured feedback on regional regulations, customer requirements, and market developments to support global strategy and product enhancement.

Customer Engagement & Business Support

• Act as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to customers, regulators, partners, and executive stakeholders.
• Support strategic bids, contract negotiations, due diligence activities, and customer audits.
• Clearly articulate cybersecurity capabilities, compliance positioning, and business value propositions.

Compliance & Regulatory Leadership

• Lead cybersecurity compliance initiatives aligned with standards such as IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks.
• Ensure cybersecurity frameworks, certifications, and processes are effectively localized for regional markets.
• Support regulatory engagement and represent the organization in industry forums and external discussions.

OT Security Architecture & Solution Development

• Define cybersecurity architecture principles for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG), SCADA systems, and industrial OT environments.
• Promote secure-by-design practices throughout product development and project execution.
• Guide the development of scalable and regionally adaptable cybersecurity solutions.

Project Delivery & Risk Management

• Oversee cybersecurity integration throughout project design, testing, commissioning, and operational phases.
• Ensure cybersecurity commitments are consistently delivered across regional projects.
• Manage regional cybersecurity risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies.

Industry Engagement & Ecosystem Development

• Build strong relationships with customers, utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, industry associations, and regulatory bodies.
• Influence cybersecurity requirements across suppliers and strategic partners.
• Support the organization’s participation in regional cybersecurity and energy industry initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in OT Security, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or Critical Infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects, transmission networks, industrial facilities, or critical infrastructure operations.
• Strong understanding of OT architectures, industrial communication protocols, and cybersecurity risk management.
• Experience managing cybersecurity requirements throughout system design, testing, commissioning, and operational lifecycle phases.
• Strong knowledge of APAC regulatory environments and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Business-level English proficiency is required.
• Japanese language capability is highly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Management
• OT Security Architecture & Industrial Systems Security
• Regulatory Compliance & Standards Interpretation
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Customer Engagement & Business Development Support
• Strategic Thinking & Market Intelligence
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration & Leadership

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional)
• IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert Certification