Director of Security Engineering

Our client is a leading global Financial Services business.

Due to internal promotion, they are looking to hire a new Director of Security Engineering, leading a team of circa 30 individuals including Managers and indirect reports.

The Director of Security Engineering will be a technically trained individual, who has clearly progressed their career through technical security engineer roles, and is now holding or has deputised in a CISO / Director level position for a number of years.

Experience in a fast paced, progressive, agile, and product focused organisation and industry is essential, along with a stable career history.

The Role:

• Fortify the organisation's capability to construct secure products and services.
• Drive our vision by delivering integrated, flexible, and scalable security solutions.
• Provide a strong emphasis on secure product development and architecture practices.

Experience Required:

• 7 years minimum in Cyber Security and Leadership,
• Demonstrable experience in managing Managers,
• Cyber Security technical background, with clear progression in to a senior leadership position,
• Experienced in successfully building and leading security teams that collaborate effectively with software and product delivery teams,
• Employing agile practices to release high-quality, secure products within tight time-lines,
• Experience setting the vision for and leading teams in designing, building, and running end-to-end security architecture frameworks covering application and infrastructure layers,
• Proficiency in SAST, DAST, SCA, CSPM, and Cyber Threat Modeling for secure product development,
• Knowledge of AWS security controls and best practices, SIEM platforms, Bug Bounty Programs, Red Teaming, and Cyber Incident Response,
• Experience presenting Cyber Risk up to Exec Committee and non-Exec Board level.

Package Offer:

• Base Salary : £130,000 - £170,000
• Bonus : 30%
• Benefits : Pension, Private Medical, Life Assurance, etc

As a Senior Leader within the CISO office, you will be expected to travel to a UK office a minimum of 1 day per month.

Applicants must be currently living in the UK and hold a valid British Passport.