Head of Technical Security & Compliance

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the SaaS sector is seeking a Head of Information Security & Compliance to lead their global security function. This role involves strategic leadership in cybersecurity, overseeing cloud security operations, and developing security governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership, particularly within SaaS or cloud-native environments, and will be instrumental in shaping the future of enterprise security.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity leadership, including 3–5 years at a senior level.
• Expert knowledge of cloud security and data privacy regulations.
• Strong communication skills in high-growth, multi-national settings.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a global security strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the design and operation of global cloud security infrastructure.
• Implement security governance frameworks to support DevSecOps.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Cloud security

IAM

DevSecOps

Data privacy regulations

Stakeholder communication

Education

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CCSP

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Head of Information Security & Compliance

Location: Remote (UK or Paris, France)

Immediate start contract role for 6 months – can be based in the UK remotely or Paris.

We’re seeking an experienced and technically-driven Head of Information Security & Compliance to lead our clients global security and compliance function. As a high-tech SaaS based organisation operating at scale, they require a security leader who can architect and execute an enterprise-wide security vision while staying deeply engaged with both technical and business stakeholders. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams—particularly Sales, Go-to-Market, Product, and Engineering—to embed security across the entire customer and product lifecycle. This is a fast-paced technical environment, where the successful person needs to have a strong background working within either FinTech, SaaS, Cloud or high growth technology companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Security Leadership:

• Define and implement a global security strategy aligned with business goals and risk appetite.
• Advise executive leadership on threat landscapes, risk posture, and security innovation

Security Architecture & Operations:

• Oversee the design and operation of our global cloud security infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and/or Azure.
• Drive robust incident response, threat detection, and remediation processes.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure adherence to international compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Establish a robust control environment to support secure development and delivery of our SaaS offerings.

Governance & Policy Development:

• Implement security governance frameworks to support DevSecOps and data protection at scale.
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, and secure coding practices across the organisation.
• Act as a key security advisor in customer engagements, RFPs, and audits.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure security is built into our products and operations from the ground up.
• Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed security team.
• Oversee security budgets, tooling, and third-party risk management.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years in cybersecurity leadership, including 3–5 years at a senior level within a SaaS or cloud-native environment.
• Expert knowledge of cloud security, IAM, DevSecOps, and data privacy regulations.
• Strong stakeholder communication and proven success in high-growth, multi-national settings.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCSP are highly desirable.

Join us to shape the future of enterprise security in a dynamic, global SaaS environment.