Head of Security Engineering

For our client, we are seeking a Head of Security Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This leader will own the security engineering vision and execution for a regulated financial technology environment. The role is responsible for setting a multi-year roadmap that strengthens application, infrastructure, and corporate security while supporting the pace of software delivery. You will partner closely with engineering, IT, and leadership to reduce risk, improve resilience, and build scalable security capabilities across the organization. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $220,000 – $250,000 annually Responsibilities Define and deliver a multi-year security engineering strategy and quarterly roadmap Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing security engineering team Manage backlogs, budgets, and vendor relationships while communicating risks to leadership Embed security practices into development processes, enhancing API security and data protection Secure AWS and trading infrastructure through best practices in access control and encryption Partner with IT to enhance corporate security measures, including identity governance and data protection Build and maintain security monitoring and response infrastructure, ensuring effective incident management Qualifications 10+ years in security, software, or infrastructure engineering, with 4+ years in team management Proven track record in owning a security engineering roadmap and delivering improvements Expertise in AWS and Kubernetes security, particularly in API and software delivery pipeline security Strong knowledge of identity and access management, endpoint security, and SaaS security Experience in building security platforms and automation for security operations teams Ability to review code and infrastructure changes, contributing solutions in Python, Java, or similar languages Experience in regulated financial services, particularly in brokerage or trading infrastructure Benefits Competitive compensation and equity options 401(k) match and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Disability insurance and paid parental leave Wellness reimbursement and personal development allowance Company-provided phone and support for in-office collaboration Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.