Head of Product Security

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
IT
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SKILLS

Cybersecurity Cloud Security DevSecOps GDPR ISO 27001 NIST Application Security Risk Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Product Security

As Head of Product Security, you'll play a vital role in protecting the digital products that make this possible. From mobile apps to cloud platforms, you'll ensure security is built into every stage of development. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team and shape our Secure by Design strategy, influencing how millions of customers experience safe, secure healthcare.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Own and develop [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]'s Product Security Framework, embedding security into the lifecycle of all digital products.
    • Drive our Secure by Design vision and lead the transition to DevSecOps practices.
    • Oversee application and cloud security, ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST standards.
    • Act as a thought leader, staying ahead of emerging threats and industry best practices.
    • Build and manage a talented team of security specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
    • Support audits and governance, ensuring robust reporting and risk management.
    • Engage with senior stakeholders across technology and business teams to align security initiatives with strategic priorities.

    What We're Looking For

    • Degree-level education or equivalent experience in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
    • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
    • 8+ years in cybersecurity, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
    • Strong technical grounding in cloud and application security, including DevSecOps practices.
    • Experience with security technologies (SCA, SAST, DAST, CSPM, CNAPP) and frameworks (OWASP, NIST).
    • Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and manage change in complex environments.
    • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

    Benefits

    Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

    Joining [Employer hidden] in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

    • 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus option to buy or sell
    • Enhanced pension and life insurance
    • Private medical insurance
    • Access to health and wellbeing services
    • Discounts on [Employer hidden] products and services
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