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Head of Information Security
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).
 * 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:
 * 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.
Seniority level
 * Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
 * Full‑time
Job function
 * Information Technology
 * Financial Services, Computer and Network Security, and Software Development
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