Head of Security — Remote DeFi & Crypto Security Leader

Working Nomads; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Security to lead a comprehensive security strategy, ensuring the protection of assets and compliance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in security leadership, strong expertise in cybersecurity and risk management, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers a flexible, remote-friendly work environment and opportunities for personal growth in an innovative team.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in security leadership roles.
• Expertise in developing and implementing security strategies.
• Proficiency in secure software development and infrastructure security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the comprehensive security strategy.
• Manage security budgets and vendor relationships.
• Establish incident response and crisis management plans.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Risk management

Incident response

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC

Tools

SIEM

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading fintech firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Security to lead a comprehensive security strategy, ensuring the protection of assets and compliance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in security leadership, strong expertise in cybersecurity and risk management, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers a flexible, remote-friendly work environment and opportunities for personal growth in an innovative team.