Head of Security Engineering

Description

Are you passionate about building and maintaining a robust security infrastructure?

Our Security Engineering team is at the forefront of protecting evoke’s operations, working closely with cross-functional teams to safeguard our environment across cloud, on-prem, network, endpoints, and applications. As Head of Security Engineering, you’ll lead this critical team, reporting directly to our Group CISO and playing a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s security posture.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and mentor the Security Engineering team, ensuring effective implementation of security controls.
• Oversee the development and execution of security policies, standards, and solutions across cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Strategy & ESA, GRC, Physical Security, SOC & IR, and IT/Application teams to align initiatives and respond to incidents.
• Conduct security assessments, audits, and continuous improvements based on the latest threats and trends.
• Report security metrics and initiatives to the Group CISO and other stakeholders.

Who we are looking for:

• Extensive experience leading Security Engineering teams with deep knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity across network, cloud, endpoint, and application layers.
• Holistic experience with tools such as firewalls, WAF, SIEM, DLP, EDR, and AppSec across hybrid environments.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field, with certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CEH preferred.
• A collaborative and proactive leader with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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:

• Hybrid work model
• Free parking in the building + free electric car charging
• Broad collective health insurance (with options for family members and extensions)
• Birthday gift + day off during your birthday month
• Refer a friend – bonus or gift card
• HitechZone membership
• Gifts on holidays and life events
• Ten Bis

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 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.

Sounds 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 evoke!

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