Head of Product Security — Secure by Design Leader

Bupa; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Head of Product Security to oversee digital product security and drive the Secure by Design strategy. In this role, you will safeguard applications and cloud platforms, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of cybersecurity experience, with strong leadership skills and a collaborative mindset. This position offers competitive benefits including enhanced pension, private medical insurance, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Private medical insurance

Health and wellbeing services

Discounts on Bupa products and services

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong technical grounding in security technologies and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the Product Security Framework.
• Drive the Secure by Design vision and influence development practices.
• Oversee application security and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead a team of security specialists and promote a culture of innovation.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Cloud security

Application security

DevSecOps practices

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA)

Tools

SCA technologies

SAST technologies

DAST technologies

CSPM tools

CNAPP tools

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Head of Product Security to oversee digital product security and drive the Secure by Design strategy. In this role, you will safeguard applications and cloud platforms, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of cybersecurity experience, with strong leadership skills and a collaborative mindset. This position offers competitive benefits including enhanced pension, private medical insurance, and a flexible working environment.