Head of Information Security
Fintech / Crypto
Remote - Ireland Based
Up to €170,000
We're representing a high-growth company redefining how businesses manage and move digital assets. Their technology powers seamless, low-cost crypto payments and financial integrations for clients worldwide backed by strong commercial traction.
They're now seeking a hands-on security leader to take ownership of all aspects of information and cloud security. This position sits at executive level, reporting directly to the CTO, and plays a key role in the company's broader European build-out.
This is an opportunity for a CISO to shape security foundations at both a technical and strategic level. You'll design resilient cloud and data protection systems, strengthen software delivery security, and guide the organisation through its next phase of regulatory approval.
What You'll Do
* Lead the company's information security roadmap, balancing practical risk management with business agility.
* Build secure, scalable systems across infrastructure, applications, and data pipelines.
* Embed security controls across the software lifecycle and cloud environment.
* Implement monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities.
* Partner with compliance and engineering on governance frameworks and regulatory alignment.
* Prepare for upcoming certifications and audit readiness as the organisation scales.
Your Background:
* Around 7+ years in cybersecurity or related technical security roles.
* Strong grounding in cloud infrastructure security (ideally AWS).
* Ability to understand and assess code across multiple languages (Python, Java/Kotlin, JavaScript/TypeScript).
* Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
* Familiarity with edge protection, threat monitoring, and automation practices.
* Proven ability to prioritise, self-manage, and make informed trade-offs in fast-paced environments.
* Exposure to FinTech, payments, or crypto ecosystems is advantageous.
* Security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CEH, OSWE) welcomed but not essential.
The Package on Offer:
* Salary:
€130,000 - €170,0000
* Remote Position:
Ireland based and able to commute to Dublin
If you're looking to join a unique and scaling company in the Crypto Payments space as a hands-on security leader, don't hesitate to apply
** Unfortunately due to a high number of applications, not all applicants will receive feedback.