Who we are The Workshop is a tech company that develops intuitive software for the online gaming industry. Our motto is to move "Fearlessly Forward" together. Cooperative innovation is at the center of everything we do – from our games, new products and technologies, to how we collaborate and share inspiration with one another.
Your Mission As the Head of Security, you are the critical connecting tissue between our organisation's leadership and its security delivery teams. You are the technical visionary who safeguards our digital assets while translating strategic security goals into actionable plans. Your leadership will bridge the gap between cutting-edge security solutions and our business needs, ensuring we're both protected and empowered to thrive. The success of our Security function hinges on your ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and maintain a security-conscious culture across the entire organisation.
What you'll do Strategic Leadership: Define and drive the technical vision for security engineering and architecture, aligning it with our broader security and business strategies. People Management: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of security engineers and architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. This includes managing performance, setting goals, and providing career development opportunities. Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex security projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Team Collaboration: Foster a high-performing environment where your engineering manager and security architect collaborate seamlessly with their respective teams to achieve common goals. Technical Direction: Provide expert guidance on technology selection, security frameworks, and architectural design patterns, setting the standard for excellence. Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate security risks, ensuring our defenses stay ahead of evolving threats. Innovation: Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and exploration, staying ahead of the curve on emerging security technologies and methodologies. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, communicating the value of security initiatives and fostering a security-conscious culture. Performance Optimisation: Continually assess and refine our security architecture and engineering processes to maximise efficiency and effectiveness. What you'll bring Inspiring Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing security engineering and architecture teams. Proven track record of delivering results through effective people management, mentorship, and strategic guidance. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of security principles, technologies, and industry best practices, coupled with strong problem-solving skills. Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans that align with business objectives. Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical information to diverse audiences. Collaboration: A collaborative mindset with a focus on building relationships and fostering teamwork across functions. Passion for Security: A genuine enthusiasm for security and a commitment to staying ahead of the ever-changing threat landscape. What's in it for you Inspiring and fulfilling work at an innovative and values-driven company creating cutting-edge tech Flexible working hours Contemporary and accessible office environments with a range of workplaceperks Six weeks' paid leave for every four years of service Relocation package for you and your family including soft-landing package services to help you settle in (applicable in Spain, if you are moving from a different city/country) Being part of a teamwith a forward-looking, international mindset and agile working practices A friendly, inclusive and multicultural environment (we are made up of over 35 nationalities, speaking almost 30 languages) Wellbeing programmes, learning and personal growth opportunities A range of employee events throughout the year, including team building activities, Learning Labs, Hackathons and Designathons Opportunities to shape the tech community within and outside of the company, through mentoring and knowledge-sharing Our values We understand that great ideas come from great people, and great people thrive when they're trusted to challenge, change, improve, and perfect our products and processes. Our forte lies in the diversity of our skills – and that comes from the diversity of our people.
The Workshop is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, where we all learn together, trust each other, and value collaboration. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, belief (or lack thereof), and programming language preference. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a friendly, supportive working environment for all. It's a place where you can try new ideas, take risks, and enjoy the support to move Fearlessly Forward.
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