Head of Application Security

Head of DevSecOps/ Security Engineering (1 day/month London - Expenses Covered)

We’re working with a high-growth cybersecurity product business looking to hire a Head of DevSecOps to own and evolve their product security function.

This is a hands-on leadership role with real ownership, setting strategy whilst still being close enough to the detail to influence key technical decisions.

The role:

• Own product security posture end-to-end
• Define and drive DevSecOps strategy across the SDLC
• Lead threat modelling, pen testing, and vulnerability management
• Embed security into engineering teams and delivery pipelines
• Own supply chain security and SBOM reporting
• Lead and grow a small, high-calibre team
• Act as a key voice in incident response and risk management
• Explore and scale AI-driven / agentic security tooling

What they’re looking for:

• Proven leadership in DevSecOps / AppSec
• Strong hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, SCA in CI/CD
• Deep understanding of modern product security
• Experience balancing security with delivery in a product environment
• Strong stakeholder skills across engineering and exec level

Nice to have:

• Cloud security (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Experience securing AI / ML or agent-based systems
• Exposure to OWASP, NIST, ISO or similar

Why join?

• Security-first product business with strong technical DNA
• Backed for growth and scaling
• High ownership, high impact role
• £120k + package
• Remote-first with just 1 day per month in London (expenses covered)

Message me if you want more detail or apply direct.