Head of Security

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Security to lead their security strategy and operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a rapidly growing Fintech company that is dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized businesses. You will be at the forefront of transforming the financial landscape by developing comprehensive cloud security frameworks and driving security practices across product engineering teams. If you are passionate about security and want to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave + Birthday Off

Life Assurance

Income Protection Policy

Work with Cutting Edge Technologies

Option to Buy or Sell up to 5 days of Leave

Qualifications

• Strong experience in senior security leadership roles, ideally within Fintech or Technology sectors.
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical evolution of the security strategy and oversee security operations.
• Drive the integration of secure coding practices and DevSecOps methodologies.

Skills

Senior Security Leadership

DevSecOps

Security Frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)

Compliance Standards (PCI-DSS, PSD2, GDPR)

Security Awareness Programs

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Financial Services organisation for the role of Head of Security. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing Fintech companies, dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized businesses with innovative financial solutions. By combining cutting-edge technology with a personalised, relationship-driven approach, our client is at the forefront of transforming the financial landscape.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the technical evolution of the security strategy, overseeing the security operations and engineering teams to ensure proactive and resilient security
• Drive the integration of secure coding practices and DevSecOps methodologies across product engineering teams
• Develop and implement comprehensive cloud security frameworks to protect sensitive data and applications, ensuring robust risk management and compliance

Main Skills/ Requirements:

• Strong experience in senior security leadership roles, ideally within Fintech or Technology sectors
• Expertise in DevSecOps
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and compliance standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, PSD2, GDPR).
• Proven ability to build security awareness programs

How you’ll be rewarded:

• Bonus!
• 25 days Annual Leave + your birthday off (Option to Buy or Sell up to 5 days)
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Policy
• Work with cutting edge technologies
• Opportunity to work for a recognised company

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Security to join a leading company, that are driven towards success!

For further information on this Head of Security position, apply below!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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