Head of Security

Head of Security

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Lead Security. Enable Innovation. Shape the Future.

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I''m partnering with one of Europe''s fastest-growing SaaS technology companies on the search for a Head of Security.

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This is not a traditional governance-led security role.

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We''re looking for an engineering-first security leader who understands how to build a world-class security function without slowing down product development. You''ll work as a trusted partner to Engineering and Product, embedding security into everything the business does whilst enabling teams to continue moving at pace.

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If you''ve built your career through Security Engineering, DevSecOps or Application Security, before progressing into leadership, this could be a fantastic opportunity with a career path to CISO.

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The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, you''ll take ownership of the company''s security strategy across both the product and wider business, leading a growing team covering Compliance, DevSecOps and Application Security.

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This is a hands-on leadership role where you''ll balance technical credibility with people leadership, helping shape the future of security within a fast-scaling SaaS business.

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What You''ll-Be Doing

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary Security team across Compliance, DevSecOps and Application Security.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Product to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Build a security-first culture that enables innovation rather than restricting it.
• Define security strategy, policies and technical roadmaps.
• Improve platform resilience against threats and security incidents.
• Lead incident response, vulnerability management and security improvements.
• Balance business objectives, engineering velocity and security risk.

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What We''re Looking For

• Strong background in Security Engineering, DevSecOps or Application Security.
• Experience leading and developing technical security teams.
• Previous experience within a SaaS or product-led technology company.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, application security and modern engineering environments.
• Comfortable operating strategically whilst remaining technically credible.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence Engineering and Product teams.
• Fluent English is essential. Spanish would be beneficial but is not required.

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Why Join?

• Join one of Europe''s leading SaaS scale-ups with exceptional growth.
• Opportunity to shape the future of security across both product and enterprise.
• Lead a growing team with genuine autonomy and influence.
• Work alongside highly regarded engineering leaders in a collaborative culture.
• Play a key role in solving the security challenges presented by AI and rapid product innovation.
• Clear long-term progression, with a strong track record of promoting senior leaders internally.

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On offer is an excellent package including a highly competitive basic salary, bonus and share options, as well as benefits including private medical, gym and other great perks.

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This role can be based in Barcelona or Madrid and will be hybrid (4 days in the office / 1 day remote, but there is good flexibility to keep a work/life balance).

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If you are looking for an amazing challenge in security, then apply NOW.

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