Head of security engineering - spain - madrid

Overview

Head of Security Engineering - SPAIN!

Madrid (Hybrid – 2 days / week in-office)

Travel : National, EU & International (4–6 trips / year)

Big thinker. Bold leader. Builder of the future.

Our client is looking for a Head of Security Engineering who’s ready to flip the script on traditional security, someone who doesn’t just follow best practices, but helps redefine them.

This is not your average security role. You’ll lead a globally dispersed team, architect cutting-edge security solutions, challenge the status quo, and embed real security value deep into a fast-paced, tech-driven organisation.

You’ll report directly to the Director of Information Security and play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic security engineering vision, influencing teams across the business and delivering solutions that matter.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and inspiring a talented team of engineers across the globe
• Translating security strategy into action, and results
• Designing and delivering scalable, secure-by-default infrastructure & application solutions
• Collaborating with architecture, operations, and GRC to drive secure innovation
• Showcasing the impact of security engineering to execs, clients, and peers alike
• Building a culture of curiosity, accountability, and excellence
• Championing automation, DevSecOps, and cutting-edge cloud-native tools
• Turning frameworks like OWASP, MITRE & CIS into real-world engineering impact

What You Bring

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Why Join?

This is your chance to lead one of the most critical parts of their InfoSec function, driving real security impact across tech and business. You’ll have autonomy, influence, and a clear seat at the table. They move fast, think big, and expect great things, and we’ll back you every step of the way.

Ready to redefine what great security engineering looks like?

Apply now for immediate consideration!

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