Head of Information Security

constructortech; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Newborn bonus

Remote work

Hybrid work

Paid leave

Patent remuneration

English classes

Job summary

Constructor is seeking a Head of Cybersecurity to lead and expand our security function across four areas: application security, security compliance, infrastructure and cloud security, and business application security. You’ll inherit a small security team, set direction, and work hands-on with engineering, IT and compliance.

The role involves building an AppSec program with CI/CD integration and AI-assisted tooling, owning ISO 27001 and SOC 2 audits, and safeguarding Kubernetes and cloud

Qualifications

• 8+ years in information security, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Track record running application security programs, ideally with CI/CD‑integrated tooling and AI‑assisted code review.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2 audits; capable of leading audits to completion.
• Experience securing business applications (M365, CRM, ERP) and managing vendor risk.
• Ability to explain risk and trade‑offs clearly to engineers and executives.
• Comfortable leading a small team while balancing competing demands.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud security; sovereign cloud experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and run our AppSec program, including AI-assisted reviews of code and pull requests.
• Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines so vulnerabilities are caught before production.
• Run developer security training and champion secure coding practices org-wide.
• Evaluate and roll out AI coding tools in ways that improve, not undermine, code security.
• Own ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certification and ongoing security audits.
• Define security standards for infrastructure-as-code, network architecture, and access control.
• Work closely with IT and Business apps to secure Microsoft 365 and other line-of-business systems.

Skills

Leadership

Application security

CI/CD tooling

Cloud security

Kubernetes

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Our mission

Constructor's mission is to enable all educational organisations to provide high-quality digital education to 10x people with 10x efficiency.

With strong expertise in machine intelligence and data science, Constructor's all-in-one platform for education and research addresses today's pressing educational challenges: access inequality, tech clutter, and low engagement of students.

About the Role

We're looking for a Head of Cybersecurity to expand and lead our security function across four areas: application security, security compliance, infrastructure & cloud security, and business application security. You'll take over a small existing security team, with a mandate to grow it as the company scales.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll set direction and represent security to leadership, but you're also expected to dig into technical detail with engineering, IT, and compliance teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

Application security

• Build and run our AppSec program, including agentic/AI-assisted security reviews of code and pull requests
• Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines so vulnerabilities are caught before production
• Run developer security training and champion secure coding practices org-wide
• Evaluate and roll out AI coding tools in ways that improve, not undermine, code security

Security compliance

• Own ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certification and ongoing security audits
• Collect requirements from stakeholders and build a roadmap for additional certifications as the business requires them
• Maintain policies, controls, and evidence in a way that scales without slowing teams down

Infrastructure & Cloud Security

• Work closely with our DevOps organization to secure our Kubernetes infrastructure and cloud environments, including sovereign cloud deployments
• Define security standards for infrastructure-as-code, network architecture, and access control
• Partner with Engineering teams on secure-by-default configurations

Business Application Security

• Work closely with IT and Business application teams to secure Microsoft 365 and other line-of-business systems, including CRM and ERP
• Own identity, access, and data protection controls across business applications
• Manage third-party/vendor risk for business-critical SaaS

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years in information security, including 3+ years in a leadership role, preferably in all-remote or hybrid international organizations
• Track record running application security programs, ideally with CI/CD-integrated tooling and modern (AI-assisted) code review
• Hands-on experience with ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2, proven experience leading and successfully completing the audit, not just reading the standard
• Experience securing business applications (M365, CRM, ERP) and vendor risk management
• Ability to explain risk and trade-offs clearly to both engineers and executives
• Comfortable operating with a small team and prioritizing across competing demands
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud security; sovereign cloud experience is a plus

What We Offer

• Choice of work equipment (e.g., laptop, monitor, etc.)
• English classes (iTalki - $130 monthly)
• Flexible schedule (we usually work between 09:00/10:00 and 18:00/19:00)
• Newborn bonus (€500 per child)
• Patent remuneration
• Paid leave
• Remote work in locations without our offices
• Hybrid work in locations with offices (2 days in-office, 3 days remote)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Constructor fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or other protected characteristics. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to under-represented groups to apply.