Head of Security Research and Ops
- Salary 70 – 120 million
- Location Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi
- Experience 8+ years
Application deadline: 30/10/2026 (18 days left)
Job details
Job description
- Build the information security strategy for the group and for the services it brings to market.
- Run the security operations center, the incident response team and the research team.
- Set the direction for research: malware analysis, vulnerability hunting and building new detection capabilities.
- Lead the handling of major incidents and work with stakeholders, including regulators.
- Build and maintain the information security management system, preparing for audits and certifications.
- Recruit, train and develop the team of information security specialists.
- Report on information security risk to the board and propose the budget.
Requirements
- At least 8 years in information security, including at least 3 years in a management role.
- Experience running a security operations center or an incident response team.
- Deep understanding of offensive and defensive techniques, malware analysis and vulnerability research.
- Solid grasp of governance frameworks and standards: ISO 27001, NIST CSF and domestic information security regulations.
- Leadership, team-building and board-level presentation skills.
- Candidates with a CISSP, CISM, OSCP or GCIH certification, or recognized published research, are preferred.
- Fluent English.
Expertise
Information security governance · Threat research
Benefits
- Income from 70 – 120 million VND/month, negotiable based on your ability and interview results.
- The salary discussed is net take-home income — the company covers social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance and personal income tax, so you receive the full agreed amount.
- Salary reviews twice a year; quarterly performance bonus and a 13th-month salary.
- Bonuses for public holidays, Tết, birthdays and long service, plus spot bonuses when a project lands.
- Full insurance contributions on your actual salary from the probation month onwards.
- Extended health insurance for permanent staff; annual health check-up.
- 12 days of annual leave a year, plus 1 more day for every year of service; public holidays as required by law.
- The company pays training and exam fees for international certifications along each role's track (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, CCNA/CCNP, CISSP, CEH, PMP, Scrum…).
- Work equipment provided as the job requires, plus an internal cloud infrastructure account for self-study and experimentation.
- A clearly published competency framework and promotion path, reviewed every 6 months.
- Opportunities to join projects with customers and group offices in Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, the United States and Dubai.
- Team-building activities, an annual company trip and sports clubs; our offices are in Grade A buildings.
Working hours
Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 17:30, lunch break 12:00 – 13:30, working at the office.
Saturday: 08:30 – 12:00, working from home — no need to come into the office.
Sunday and statutory public holidays: off.
Work-from-home policy: up to 10 work-from-home days in every 30 days (Saturdays included), registered in advance with your direct manager.
No unplanned overtime. Roles on system duty follow a separate shift schedule, with a shift allowance and compensating days off.
Work location
You choose one of the three domestic offices when you apply: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Da Nang.
The group also has offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka (Japan), Seoul (Korea), Sydney (Australia), California (United States), Singapore and Dubai — staff have the chance to work onsite or rotate by project.
The full address of each office is published in the website footer.
How to apply
- Click “Apply now” and submit your CV directly in the system (PDF or Word, under 5 MB).
- Select the office you want to work at right on the application form — each position only shows the offices currently hiring for it.
- In your CV, please state the position you are applying for and your expected net take-home income.
- Selection process: CV screening within 5 working days → technical interview → interview with the hiring manager → offer letter.
- Applications are kept confidential and used only for HiTechCloud's recruitment purposes.
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