Head of Security Engineering

Description

The Head of Security Engineering will lead the Security Engineering team and report directly to the Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), serving as a key member of the CISO leadership team.

This role is critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security controls across all layers of the organization’s infrastructure. The Head of Security Engineering will work in close collaboration with the Strategy and ESA team, GRC team, Physical Security team, and the SOC & Incident Response team to ensure a cohesive and effective operational security posture.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage the Security Engineering team by providing clear direction, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful implementation of security controls.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures to protect the organization’s infrastructure, including both cloud-based and on-premises environments.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of security solutions that safeguard networks, endpoints, applications, and data.
• Collaborate with the Strategy and ESA team to ensure security initiatives align with the organization's overall strategic objectives.
• Work closely with the GRC team to maintain compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and internal requirements.
• Partner with the SOC & Incident Response team to coordinate security incident responses and lead in-depth investigations as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the CITO organization, including IT and Applications, to integrate security best practices.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and audits to identify potential risks and oversee remediation efforts.
• Stay informed of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to continuously strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports on security metrics, incidents, risks, and ongoing initiatives to the Group CISO and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

Who we are looking for:

We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on security leader with a proven track record in building and managing high-performing security engineering teams. You should bring:

• Strong expertise in security engineering across cloud and on-prem environments, with deep knowledge of frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS.
• Practical experience with tools such as firewalls, WAF, SIEM, DLP, EDR, encryption, and application security solutions.
• A proactive mindset, staying ahead of emerging threats and trends to continuously enhance security posture.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn insight into action.
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• A strategic thinker who aligns security initiatives with broader business goals and ensures compliance.
• A strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH) and a degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields are highly desirable.

What we offer:

Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

• Financial: Competitive salary
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
• Holiday entitlement: You’ll be entitled to 22 annual leave days, plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday.
• eLearning
• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts.
• Healthcare: We prioritize your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• ...and more

More about evoke

We’re a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That’s the future. That’s evoke.

At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.

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At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!