Head of Security Engineering - Senior Vice President
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Portugal
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80 days ago
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Lead
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Head of Security Engineering - Senior Vice President
iCapital
About the Role iCapital is looking for a Head of Security Engineering to lead and evolve our security engineering function within a regulated financial services environment. This role combines strong technical depth, hands-on operational capability, and team leadership, ensuring our security architecture, tooling, and processes are scalable, resilient, and aligned with regulatory expectations. You will manage a team of security engineers while remaining actively engaged in technical problem-solving, including supporting incident investigations and shaping secure architecture. You will partner closely with Engineering, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Technology/Development teams to embed security across the software development lifecycle and cloud environments. Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ~5 security engineers across multiple domains - Define team priorities and execute against the security engineering roadmap - Foster a culture of ownership, automation, and continuous improvement - Partner with the CISO and senior stakeholders on strategy, reporting, and risk alignment Security Architecture & Engineering - Own and evolve the firm’s security architecture and technology stack, including: - Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP, including CSPM/CNAPP) - Identity & Access Management (IAM), SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM) - SIEM, detection engineering, and logging architecture - CASB / SaaS security controls - Data protection (DLP, DSPM, encryption, key management) - Network security (firewalls, segmentation, zero trust architecture) - Design and implement secure, scalable, cloud-native architectures - Evaluate, select, and rationalize security tools and vendors Cloud & Infrastructure Security - Define and enforce security standards across: - Cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) - Containers and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) - Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) - Implement least privilege access models and zero trust principles DevSecOps & Secure Development - Work closely with Engineering and DevOps teams to: - Embed security into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Implement secure coding practices and secrets management - Perform threat modeling and secure design reviews - Champion DevSecOps principles and shift-left security practices Automation & Engineering Excellence - Drive security automation and orchestration (SOAR) to scale operations - Utilize scripting and programming (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to: - Automate workflows - Integrate tools - Enhance detection and response capabilities Define and report on security KPIs and KRIs to the CISO and senior leadership Qualifications - 10+ years of experience in information security or security engineering - Proven experience leading and managing technical security teams - Strong hands-on expertise across: - Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) - Identity and access management (IAM/PAM) - SIEM and detection engineering - Network and infrastructure security - Data protection technologies (DLP, DSPM, encryption) - Experience working closely with SOC teams and incident response - Demonstrated ability to partner with engineering and DevOps teams - CISSP (required) - Additional certifications preferred: - CCSP, AWS/Azure Security certifications - GIAC (e.g., GCIA, GCIH) or equivalent Key Skills & Attributes - Strong balance of technical depth and leadership capability - Hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to dive into details when needed - Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures - Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.) - Strong understanding of threat detection and adversary tactics - Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels - Experience operating in regulated financial services environments - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Fluent in Portuguese and English Employees in this role will work fully remote. Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function. Benefits iCapital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a total compensation program consisting of competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and equity for all full-time employees; healthcare with 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance; and generous paid time off (PTO). For additional information on iCapital Network, please visit https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc
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