Head of Security Architecture and Engineering

Tunstall Spain; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative company is seeking a Head of Security Architecture and Engineering to lead a dynamic team in developing secure products and services. This role is pivotal during a transformative phase, allowing for hands-on engagement while managing strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive cybersecurity leadership experience, a strong technical background, and exceptional communication skills. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to fostering a secure culture while driving continuous improvement and innovation in security practices.

Servicios

Hybrid Working

Access to a Talent Library

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary

Potential Bonus

Formación

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership and team management.
• Strong technical background with attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Build and train a capable security team aligned with business objectives.
• Manage strategic and operational plans within budgets.

Conocimientos

Cybersecurity Leadership

Team Management

Communication Skills

Technical Background

Analytical Mindset

Problem Solving

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Fields

Herramientas

Security Tools

Descripción del empleo

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Security Architecture and Engineering, reporting to the Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), to lead our Security Architecture and Engineering team, ensuring Tunstall’s hardware and software application products are secure with security by design.

This is an exciting time to join Tunstall during a period of transformation. You will be part of a recently created and growing global Information Security team, playing a key role in this transformation.

This role is based at our Madrid office with a hybrid working model. We are flexible on the number of days in the office and location, considering applications from other European offices (Malmo, Sweden; Manchester or Yorkshire, UK).

Please upload your CV in English for review.

What will you be doing in this role?

As Head of Security Architecture and Engineering, you will build a highly engaged and skilled team to develop secure hardware products, software applications, and services with security by design, complying with international cybersecurity standards.

You will define, develop, and maintain security tools and roadmaps, aligning priorities with organizational needs and risks, and optimizing the technology stack. Managing strategic plans and operational activities, aligning them with budgets and plans of the Global Information Security and Tunstall Technology Group, is essential.

This senior role involves hands-on work, requiring strategic, tactical, and operational engagement as needed.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have substantial cybersecurity experience, proven leadership of security teams, and a deep understanding of the cybersecurity market, trends, vendors, and solutions. Previous senior management in complex, multinational organizations is required.

A strong technical background, collaborative style, excellent communication skills, and an analytical mindset are essential. You should be capable of engaging senior stakeholders globally, coaching and motivating teams, and managing complexity with limited information.

You must be proactive, detail-oriented, ownership-driven, problem-solving, and tenacious in completing tasks and projects on time and to quality standards.

What We Offer

• Hybrid Working
• Competitive salary + potential bonus
• Access to a Talent Library with over 800 courses, Udemy, or O’Reilly platforms
• A supportive team environment and career development opportunities

Key Tasks

• Build and train a capable security team
• Coordinate and oversee team activities aligned with security strategy and business objectives
• Maintain security tools and roadmaps, optimizing technology stacks
• Influence stakeholders to foster a secure organizational culture
• Manage strategic and operational plans within budgets
• Define KPIs and metrics for security performance
• Promote continuous improvement with an innovative approach

Skills and Experience

• Extensive cybersecurity leadership experience
• Senior management experience in multinational organizations
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity market and solutions
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong technical background with attention to detail
• Ability to manage complexity and make decisions under uncertainty
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience
• Fluent in English (CEFR C1)

Desirable Skills

• Spanish or Swedish language skills

If unsure about your fit, apply for review.

About us: Tunstall is a leading health and care technology provider, with over 3,000 colleagues supporting communities across 18 countries. We value diversity, inclusion, and the unique qualities of our team. Join us and be part of our mission.

Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid, ES