Head of Infrastructure Security

Head of Infrastructure Security

Head of Infrastructure Security

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Locations: Leiden area, Netherlands; Brussels area, Belgium

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: 2024-13233

About the Role

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Nearly five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant.

We are looking for a manager to lead our Infrastructure Security team, a group of highly skilled and experienced professionals who contribute to the company internal digital transformation, evolving the adoption of security capabilities at infrastructure level (i.e. Network, host and Cloud) to enable strong security prevention, detection and response of cyber threats.

As the manager, you will be responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Security infrastructure related to Zero Trust approach in Hybrid environment. You will also lead the team, ensure regular training, and promote a culture of creativity, teamwork, and excellence.

What to expect

In this role you will:

• Develop and implement the Team strategy, roadmap, and budget, aligning with the Global Security organization and company objectives.
• Assist in the deployment and configuration of the SASE architecture, including secure web gateways (SWG), zero-trust network access (ZTNA), and data loss prevention (DLP).
• Be the trusted and main point of contact for Infrastructure security matters.
• Drive implementation of new cybersecurity initiatives to enhance prevention, detection and investigation capabilities.
• Provide key expertise and input to guide the security roadmap for future enhancements of our defenses.
• Evaluate and integrate new security solutions in the existing infrastructure.
• Support operational teams maintaining security infrastructure (intrusion detection, remote access security, email & web security, anti-malware, etc.).
• Proven experience in defining and implementing security requirements for cloud platforms.
• Experience with cloud security tools and technologies such as AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, or Google Cloud Security Command Center.
• Ensure the team delivers high-quality and impactful engagements that meet or exceed our company’s expectations aligned to industry standards.
• Lead and manage the staff, including hiring, performance management, career development, and retention.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, including senior management, platform and engineering teams.
• Convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences including executive.

What will make you successful?

We are seeking professionals with:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years of experience in leading and managing cybersecurity teams.
• Deep technical expertise while being able to synthesize information at the right level of abstraction for the target audience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor a diverse and dedicated team.
• Excellent customer service, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality and impactful results under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful roadmaps, and budgets, and achieving the goals and objectives that drive overall risk reduction.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, ITIL, CISM, GIAC, CCIE, CEH, CRISC, C-CISO, and X.509 are valuable for this role.

What we offer

We put you in control of your career.

We give you a competitive package.

We help you perform at your best.

We help you make a difference.

We give you the freedom to be yourself.

We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, colour, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.

About Us

Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.

Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country.

We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.

Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.

Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.

At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.