Head of Security

extra holidays - fully flexible
Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
United Kingdom

Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of hands-on security engineering experience, preferably in SaaS environments., Certification such as CISSP or equivalent is required., Strong knowledge of cloud security, secure software development, and common vulnerabilities., Experience with security compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001..

Key responsibilities:

  • Own and implement security across product, infrastructure, and organization.
  • Deploy security tools, write code, and establish processes to enhance security.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to embed security practices.
  • Manage security audits, compliance, and vendor relationships.

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Cryptio Startup http://cryptio.co
11 - 50 Employees
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Job description

Cryptio

Cryptio is an enterprisegrade crypto backoffice platform. Our software helps financial institutions, corporates, and cryptonative companies navigate the fragmented digitalasset landscape with confidence. We’ve raised $26M to date and are backed by tier1 investors including Point Nine, 1kx, BlueYard, Tim Draper, Alven, and Ledger Cathay. Some of our clients include Circle, Uniswap, and the Government of El Salvador.

We’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in crypto today building the infrastructure that will enable institutional adoption. And we’re playing to win.

Location

Although this is a remotefirst role, we’d like to find someone who is based in the UK with easy access to our hubs in London and Paris.

The Role

We’re looking for a Head of Security; a pragmatic engineer who will own security across our product, infrastructure, and organisation. This is a handson builder role, not just governance or policy. You’ll be deploying tools, writing code, setting up processes, and helping us pass audits, sometimes all in the same quarter.

You’ll work closely with engineering, product, and operations to bake security into everything we do. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the security function from day one and grow it into a broader leadership role as the company scales.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Secure CICD pipelines, container workflows, infraascode, and deployment tooling

  • Define and enforce access controls, auditing, and logging for internal services

  • Evaluate and manage security tools (EDR, vulnerability scanners, SCA, etc.)

  • Own and manage internal authentication (SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle)

  • Secure endpoints, laptops, and internal systems

  • Lead security awareness and employee training programs

  • Drive SOC 12 and other compliance frameworks

  • Build internal security policies, playbooks, and operational processes

  • Manage relationships with vendors, auditors, and pentesters

    • We’re Looking For Someone Who Has
      • 5+ years of handson experience in security engineering, ideally in a SaaS environment

      • A CISSP or similar certification

      • Strong knowledge of cloud security, secure software development, and common vulnerabilities

      • Proven experience securing production environments and CICD systems

      • Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)

      • Experience deploying and operationalising security tools

      • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams

      • A pragmatic, systemoriented mindset that balances risk and speed

        • Interview Process
          1. Talent Screen – 30 minutes

          2. 1st Interview – 60 minutes with Lucas (Senior Product Engineer)

          3. CTO Interview – 30 minutes with Lukasz

          4. Final Interview – 30 minutes with Antoine (CEOCofounder)

            1. Benefits

              ✨ FullyRemote Hybrid – The choice is yours! 🌍🏡
              🎉 25 Days Paid Holiday + Bank Holidays
              🎂 Your Birthday Off
              ⭐ Earn an extra day of annual leave for every year you’re at Cryptio 🎁
              🧠 Access to Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Coaching 🌿🎯
              👶 Attractive Maternity and Paternity Policies 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
              💪 Gym Classes or Spa Treatments with ClassPass (or gym reimbursements)! 🧘‍♂️🧖‍♀️
              💻 Apple MacBook Pro – The best tech at your fingertips 💻✨
              💵 $200 Workplace Budget to create your perfect home office 🏠💼
              📚 Training and Development Budget – Invest in yourself and grow 🚀

              UKspecific benefits: 4% pension contributions + private medical & dental insurance with Allianz

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication

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