Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Korea

Who we are: 

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds. 

Digital Edge’s vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve. 

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development, 

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.  

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.  
• Grit: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We optimize for success.
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

Reporting to the Representative Director of Korea legal entity, and in collaboration with the Digital Edge HQ Technology function, this role will lead the information security program which involves protecting the company’s assets, applications, systems and technology. This role will be based in Korea.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee day to day operations of IT security ensuring that systems, networks, software and data are protected from potential threats.
• Implement security measures, monitoring vulnerabilities and responding swiftly to any security incidents that may arise.
• Identify potential security risks, evaluate their potential impact, and implement strategies to mitigate or eliminate these risks.
• Ensure that the company complies with the necessary requirements of local laws and regulations and regularly audit and assess adherence to these standards.
• Maintain comprehensive plans for disaster recovery and business continuity to ensure that the business can resume regular operations in the event of disruption.
• Documentation management to maintain incident response plans, security protocols
• Actively champion and implement policies and procedures for occupational health & safety in the workplace, information security management, environmental management systems; incident management; and comply with all legal regulatory requirements of the organization
• Procuring and maintaining licenses related to Information Security
• Actively champion and implement policies and procedures for occupational health & safety in the workplace, information security management, environmental management systems; incident management; and comply with all legal regulatory requirements of the organization 

The successful candidate:

• Strong foundation and in-depth knowledge of information security principles, technologies and practices including cyber security systems, encryption methods, network protocols and emerging threats.
• Excellent risk assessment and management skills
• Effective communicator to ensure buy-in from all stakeholders and adept in complex problem-solving
• Certification as an ISMS or ISMS-P auditor Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in telecommunications, information security or IT related disciplines (Master’s Degree in Information Security or Information Technology preferable)
• Minimum 5 years demonstrable experience as head of information security activities or combined experience in information security and IT with at least 2 years dedicated to information security