JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Evaluate the Group’s security posture of existing and proposed applications, infrastructure, and technology solutions for Information Security, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain and continuously improve the Group ISMS framework to ensure regulatory and organizational compliance.
- Lead governance and coordination of information security projects with service providers, consultants, auditors, and certification bodies, ensuring compliance with Group requirements, regulatory obligations, and certification standards.
- Govern and coordinate Hayleys and Advantis Group’s ICT Compliance requirements across Advantis SBUs through assessments, evidence validation, remediation monitoring, and compliance reporting.
- Assist in facilitating personal data protection compliance and DPMP activities across Hayleys Advantis SBUs by coordinating with the Sector Data Protection Lead and stakeholders.
- Represent Hayleys Advantis at the Hayleys Group IT Security Cluster Forum and ensure implementation of Group Information Security strategies, standards, guidelines, and directives across the Advantis Group.
- Lead and coordinate Information Security Awareness across Hayleys Advantis through awareness initiatives, training programmes, phishing simulations, and security communications to strengthen employee awareness, promote a positive security culture, and support compliance.
- Monitor and coordinate Information Security controls, vulnerability and incident management, business continuity and disaster recovery, third-party security risk management, and security performance reporting across Hayleys Advantis entities to ensure compliance and timely risk mitigation.
- Assist in facilitating personal data protection compliance and DPMP-related activities across Hayleys Advantis SBUs by coordinating with SBU Data Protection Coordinators, tracking progress, and supporting management and Hayleys Group DPO reports and submissions.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE / TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR POSITION
Bachelor’s degree in information security approved by UGC or a UGC-recognized equivalent professional qualification.
Professional certifications in Information Security, Audit, Risk, Compliance, or Protection will be an added advantage (Eg: CISA, CISM, CISSP, other related)
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Information Security, IT Governance, IT Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance.
- Experience in ISO 27001 or Information Security Governance and coordination activities.
- Experience preparing reports, dashboards, and compliance documentation.
- Experience coordinating ISO 27001 certification and audit activities.
- Experience managing enterprise compliance programs across multiple business entities.
- Experience engaging senior stakeholders and managing governance initiatives.
- Exposure to PDPA, privacy compliance, or regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of Information Security Governance, Risk Management, and policy development.
- Strong documentation skills with the ability to manage multiple compliance initiatives simultaneously.
- High attention to detail, follow-through, and strong coordination skills.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please “Click Here” to apply.
Pay and benefits of the above position will be competitive, and the rewards are performance driven
Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in information security or a UGC-recognized equivalent professional qualification
- 3-5 years of experience in information security, IT governance, IT audit, risk management, or compliance
- Experience with ISO 27001 or information security governance and coordination
- Experience preparing reports, dashboards, and compliance documentation
- Experience coordinating ISO 27001 certification and audit activities
- Experience managing enterprise compliance programs across multiple business entities
- Experience engaging senior stakeholders and managing governance initiatives
- Exposure to PDPA, privacy compliance, or regulatory compliance initiatives
- Strong knowledge of information security governance, risk management, and policy development
- Strong documentation, coordination, attention to detail, and follow-through skills
- Professional certification in information security, audit, risk, compliance, or data protection, such as CISA, CISM, or CISSP
What We Do
Hayleys Advantis Limited is the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys PLC with over 50 years of industry presence. As a pioneer in providing integrated logistics solutions, the company represents some of the world's foremost shipping lines, international freight forwarders, and the largest air express transportation company in Sri Lanka, specializing in international freight management, marine services, and terminals and engineering services.








