Security Architecture and Engineering Manager

Security Architecture and Engineering Manager

Location: Madrid or Malmö

The individual in this role will lead a team of cybersecurity architects and engineers, managing a geographically distributed group of professionals primarily based in Madrid and Malmö. The manager will be responsible for defining and overseeing the implementation of cybersecurity strategies and technical capabilities, ensuring that Verisure’s technology projects embed security by design, and that security controls are built, tested, and evolved over time in line with the company’s security strategy and risk profile. Collaboration and cooperation with the broader Technology organization at Verisure are paramount for success in this role.

Verisure’s strategic context and growth journey

Verisure is Europe’s leading provider of professionally monitored security systems with 24/7 response, protecting over 5 million families and businesses across 17 countries in Europe and Latin America. Under our Arlo brand, we also offer camera and video-surveillance services in Europe. Our mission is to provide peace of mind by safeguarding what matters most.

With more than 35 years of experience, Verisure is known for its customer-centric focus, innovative products, and strong market presence, achieving double-digit annual growth over decades. Our success is driven by high customer satisfaction, continuous innovation, a top-notch go-to-market strategy, and a team committed to excellence.

Privately held and backed by Hellman & Friedman, GIC, and Alba Capital, Verisure has shown consistent, strong financial performance. With a replicable business model, we are well-positioned to expand and continue our growth as a global leader in home security.

Responsibilities of the role

Leadership and Management:

· Member of the InfoSec Management Team, driving and leading the discussion around security technologies and controls.

· Lead and motivate a geographically distributed team of cybersecurity architects and engineers, fostering collaboration between Madrid, Malmö and other locations.

· Ensure the team aligns with the company’s goals, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards.

· Promote a collaborative work environment while supporting the professional development of team members.

· Sponsor key strategic initiatives to transform and improve the security posture in Verisure, leading from planning to execution, and ensuring an efficient use of resources.

Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering:

· Provide guidance and strategic direction regarding key design decisions, supporting the team in their day-to-day work as required.

· Ensure alignment with best practices and business needs by developing and maintaining rigorous architectural and engineering security frameworks.

· Own the roadmap and strategy around technical security controls in various domains, including application security, secure software and systems development lifecycle, endpoint detection and response, identity and access management, ransomware resilience, security service edge and zero trust, just to name a few.

· Evaluate new technologies and methodologies to enhance the company’s cybersecurity posture, optimizing return on investment and operational complexity

Global Coordination:

· Work closely with teams in Madrid, Malmö and rest of locations, ensuring seamless communication and cohesion across locations.

· Collaborate with other departments in Verisure to implement global security strategies.

Compliance and Risk Management:

· Ensure the security architecture complies with local regulations and the company’s global policies.

· Lead risk risk management forums to identify, prioritize and follow up on security issues and risks affecting key assets in Verisure.

Experience and Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity leader with a background in managing teams, ideally within a multinational environment that includes geographically distributed professionals. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in security architecture, engineering, and cyber risk management, along with a solid understanding of emerging technologies. Strong communication skills are essential for coordinating effectively across diverse cultural and geographic boundaries, ensuring alignment among teams and stakeholders. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complexity, adapt to evolving environments, and maintain a strong, cohesive security posture across the organization. Leadership and coordination skills are crucial to support our mission of establishing consistent, robust cybersecurity across all locations.

· Fluency in English (Must) (C1). Swedish and Spanish would be an advantage.

· Availability to be on duty.

· Availability for occasional travel abroad.

Competencies and requirements

· Problem Solving and Analytics – strong at structuring complex problems through quantitatively sound analysis, demonstrating exceptional business and commercial judgment. Ability to synthesize information into actionable conclusions enabling efficient decision making.

· Agility and Flexibility - thrives in dynamic environments, adapting swiftly to new information and changing circumstances, and with a solid ability to navigate and operate successfully amidst complexity.

· Effectiveness and Impact - self-motivated, proactive in self-development and demonstrates a hands-on approach to deliver by rolling up their sleeves and deep dive into the details.

· Entrepreneurial - forward thinker who can challenge the status quo while maintaining a strong customer focus. Willing to take a "hands on" approach, while keeping strategic objectives in mind.

· Communication - active listener, with high emotional intelligence and decision-making ability with discernment, who communicates clearly and effectively, projecting credibility, capable of influencing stakeholders across various levels. Also, good at managing confidentiality.

Strong fit with our Company DNA

Our people bring energy, focus, and commitment to everything we do. We inspire those around us with a shared vision, working hands-on to make a difference with resilience and discipline. We embrace innovation by challenging norms, sharing ideas, and taking smart risks—always striving to make the impossible possible.

Together, we are driven by trust, responsibility, and integrity. We hold ourselves accountable, empower one another, and operate with humility, using our expertise to positively impact society. As a team, we believe nothing is beyond reach when we combine our strengths, celebrate successes, and work toward a common goal.

Strong fit with Verisure RISE Leadership Model

Role Model Responsible Owner: Acting as a long-term owner, always putting the customer first, thinking and acting big and being accountable and responsible.

Inspire Outstanding Performance: Motivating others for high performance, prioritizing and making decisions with an analytical approach and executing with excellence.

Strengthen and grow a high-performance, diverse organization: Building high-performance and diverse teams, enhancing a learning culture by setting continuously higher standards.

Empower and lead with courage, integrity, and purpose: Inspiring our people, honoring our mission and purpose by leading with confidence, positive energy and genuine empathy and humility. Ç

Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging at Verisure

At Verisure, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognizing that diversity of thought and background only makes our teams stronger and more innovative. We reject all forms of discrimination and bias, and we believe in access to opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability status, race, sexual orientation, or any other status.