Head Of Security Engineering - Spain - Malaga

Head of Security Engineering - SPAIN!

Malaga (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 :

A proven track record leading high-performing security engineering teams

Deep technical roots : from EDRs to WAFs, Kubernetes to IAM, you’ve been there

A passion for doing things differently, and better

The ability to think strategically and deliver tactically

Fluent in security ops, architecture, and risk – but fluent in business value too

Comfort in hybrid cloud, open-source tools, and modern dev practices

Strong communicator, resilient operator, inclusive leader

Bonus Points For :

CISSP / ISSAP / ISSEP / ISSMP or similar creds

BSc or MSc in InfoSec or related fields

A love for building, scaling, and transforming functions from the ground up

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. Theymove 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!