Head of Security Engineering

The Company is seeking a Head of Security Engineering to lead and develop its security engineering function. This player-coach role combines setting the direction for security platforms and automation with hands-on design and delivery of key solutions. Responsibilities include managing the team and delivery backlog, improving platform reliability, integrating security tools and workflows, and building self-service capabilities for engineering teams. The role also uses threat intelligence, risk insights, and service metrics to guide improvements, advises senior leaders on technology direction, and supports compliance activities. Candidates should have a strong technical background in security engineering, experience developing engineers, and deep expertise securing cloud-native environments. Strong Terraform and Infrastructure as Code skills, along with CI/CD and secure development practices, are required. Applicants should also bring a solid grounding in identity and access management, vulnerability management, defensive controls, and security platforms, ideally within Agile, product-led teams. Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential; experience with security architecture, regulated sectors, and relevant professional certifications is advantageous.