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Head of Security Engineering

Head of Security Engineering

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London, United kingdom

£ 500,000 /year

Full Time

26-11-2025

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Job Specifications

Head of Security Engineering - Global Buy-Side Firm - Top Tier Compensation

A leading global quantitative investment firm is seeking a Head of Security Engineering to drive security strategy, scale capabilities, and lead global programmes across a high-performance technology environment.

You will lead the Security Engineering function, defining strategy and building capabilities across identity, endpoint, data, infrastructure, vulnerability, and physical security. Working closely with Engineering, Infrastructure, Risk, and Compliance, you’ll ensure secure, reliable operations across global offices.

What You’ll Do

Set and execute a multi-year Security Engineering strategy.
Build and develop a high-performing security engineering team.
Embed security into software and platform delivery using automation and policy-as-code.
Oversee identity, endpoint, server, and data security controls.
Lead global security programmes with clear milestones and measurable outcomes.
Partner with senior stakeholders and govern major security initiatives.
Manage vendors and evaluate build-vs-buy decisions.

What You Bring

10+ years in security, including 5+ years leading managers/teams.
Experience scaling security functions across regions.
Strong senior stakeholder influence and risk-to-business translation.
Proven delivery of multi-region, multi-team programmes.
Broad expertise across identity, endpoint, data, infrastructure, vulnerability, and physical security.

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About the Company

Stanford Black is one of London's leading technology and trading recruitment firms; with all of the experience, resources and contacts you need to take full advantage of today's fast moving business environments. Stanford Black connects leading hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, investment banks, scientific research houses, big data analytics firms and ambitious tech start-ups with the highest calibre professionals at every level. We source only the best candidates from an array of backgrounds and institutions and a... Know more