ec-council company
EC-Council is the world’s largest cyber security technical certification body. We operate in 145 countries globally and we are the owner and developer of various world-famous cyber security programs. We are proud to have trained and certified over 400,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide.
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Location: This job is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Relocation will be required.
EC-Council Global Services (EGS) is the enterprise cybersecurity advisory division of EC-Council, a world leader in cybersecurity certification and training. EGS delivers consulting and advisory services across penetration testing, red teaming, security operations, governance risk & compliance (GRC), and cyber strategy. We work with Fortune 500 enterprises, governments, and critical infrastructure providers to strengthen resilience against advanced threats.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Business Head to lead, scale, and globalize our cybersecurity services business from Kuala Lumpur. This role is equivalent to a Managing Director, with full responsibility for driving growth, managing operations, and ensuring delivery excellence across international clients. It is a career-defining opportunity to build a world-class consulting practice within one of the most respected brands in cybersecurity.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and expand EGS’s cybersecurity services portfolio (Penetration Testing, SOC Services, GRC, Cyber Advisory).
• Build a global delivery hub out of Kuala Lumpur, serving clients across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
• Partner with global sales and marketing teams to drive business development, proposals, and enterprise account growth.
• Develop and mentor a team of consultants, ethical hackers, and cybersecurity advisors.
• Ensure operational excellence, resource allocation, and quality delivery at scale.
• Represent EGS at client boardrooms, industry events, and regulatory forums as a senior thought leader.
• Collaborate with EC-Council’s global leadership to align services with training and certification offerings.
What We’re Looking For
• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity services, with at least 7 years in senior leadership.
• Proven track record of building and scaling consulting/advisory businesses with P&L responsibility.
• Expertise in penetration testing, SOC operations, red teaming, incident response, and GRC frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, etc.).
• Strong business development background, able to partner with sales teams and engage C-suite clients.
• Leadership experience across multi-country delivery teams, ideally with exposure to Southeast Asia, India, and global markets.
• Previous experience at Big 4 consulting firms, MSSPs, or leading cybersecurity specialist consultancies is highly desirable.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to innovate, scale, and create impact within a global organization.
Why Join Us?
• Global Brand: Be part of EC-Council, the world leader in cybersecurity education and certification.
• Career Impact: Shape and scale a global consulting practice with full leadership responsibility.
• Growth Market: Build from Kuala Lumpur, one of Asia’s fastest-growing cybersecurity hubs.
• Innovation Edge: Access to EC-Council’s cutting-edge training, research, and AI-powered cybersecurity initiatives.
• Global Clients: Work with Fortune 500 enterprises, governments, and critical infrastructure providers worldwide.
Additional Information:
We are an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are always committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status and we do not discriminate on the basis of such characteristics or on the basis of any other status that is protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work.
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