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, Dev Sec Ops, 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 Info Sec 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 Info Sec 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!