Head Of Security Engineering (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head Of Security Engineering (Fintech): Leading and evolving the security engineering function within a regulated financial services environment with an accent on cloud security, identity management, and DevSecOps integration. Focus on designing scalable, resilient security architectures and fostering a culture of automation to align with regulatory expectations.

Location: Fully remote. The role is based in Lisbon, but employees in this role work fully remote.

Company

hirify.global is a leading financial technology company providing access to private market investments.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 5 security engineers across multiple domains.
• Define and execute the security engineering roadmap in partnership with the CISO and senior leadership.
• Own the security architecture including cloud security, IAM, SIEM, and data protection strategies.
• Embed security into CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and secure development practices.
• Drive security automation and orchestration to scale operational capabilities.
• Report on security KPIs and KRIs to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in information security or security engineering.
• Proven experience leading and managing technical security teams.
• CISSP certification is required.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.
• Deep expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), IAM, and detection engineering.
• Experience operating in regulated financial services environments.

Nice to have

• CCSP or other AWS/Azure security certifications.
• GIAC certifications such as GCIA or GCIH.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual performance bonus.
• Equity participation for all full-time employees.
• Comprehensive healthcare including 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Collaborative environment focused on DevSecOps and automation principles.