Head of Security

At Libernetix, we’re revolutionizing global payments by blending cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Our solutions empower businesses to scale seamlessly across jurisdictions. If you thrive at the intersection of product, technology, and operations, we’d love to hear from you!

As Head of Security, you will own the security of our payment platform end-to-end, from setting strategy and policies to hands-on implementation and incident response. You will work closely with management, engineering teams, and external auditors to protect our infrastructure and merchants’ data, keep us compliant with EU financial regulations such as DORA, and build a security function that scales with our global payments ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise security threats, and agree on how to handle them with management
• Write and enforce security policies and procedures
• Onboard and manage security engineers as well as collaborate with engineers from other departments
• Implement security controls across applications, infrastructure, SaaS and networks, together with the engineering teams
• Run internal security tests and drills, and coordinate external penetration tests
• Lead incident response and build threat detection capabilities (SIEM)
• Maintain compliance with the applicable regulations
• Run security awareness training and keep stakeholders informed of security decisions

Requirements
Mandatory

• 5+ years in information security
• Hands-on experience in regulated industries, such as finance, healthcare, or others.
• Experience with formal audits.
• Experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST CSF
• Knowledge of DORA or similar EU financial regulations
• Practical experience with application, cloud (AWS), and network security
• Experience running incident response and working with SIEM tools
• Ability to write clear security policies and explain risks to non-technical people
• Comfortable with a hands-on role in a small team
• Good understanding and experience of using modern AI tools, a track record of automating security-related tasks
• Fluent English and Russian
  
  

Nice to Have

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP or PCI ISA/QSA
• Experience coordinating penetration tests and remediation
• Experience with threat modeling and risk assessment methods (e.g. STRIDE)
• Understanding of secure software development practices
• Experience in managing a security team

What We Offer

At LIBERNETIX, we work based on three core principles:

Taking Responsibility: We own our roles, decisions, and results. We speak up, act, and take things to completion.
Effectiveness: We focus on clarity, prioritization, and outcomes. Results matter more than formalities or hours spent.
Effective Communication: We communicate openly and directly, clarify expectations, and address issues early.

Unlimited vacation: We don’t limit vacation days. If you deliver results, you take the rest you need.

Flexible working hours: We don’t track start and finish times. Reliability and results matter more than schedules.

Office in Riga

• A fully equipped private house - a former Spanish ambassador’s residence:
• in-house gym
• sauna and jacuzzi
• lounge and quiet work areas
• calm, comfortable, non-corporate environment

Health & focus support: Access to neurofeedback and wellbeing equipment for mental focus, recovery, and physical health.

In-office massage: Regular sessions with a professional massage therapist, covered by the company.

€1,800 annual social benefits budget: After the probation period, a dedicated budget for learning/language courses, sports, and personal development.

Company-paid lunches: Lunch is covered when working from the office.

Growth & Development

Corporate library: Over 400 books on business, leadership, psychology, and skill development.