Head of Information Security

at  the workshop

WHO WE ARE

We are Inventors of gaming platform, betting, fintech and software solutions. Across the globe, our cross-functional teams create online gaming platform as well as sports and fintech betting solutions that reach hundreds of thousands of users daily guided by our motto “Fearlessly Forward” together.

JOIN OUR BLOCKCHAIN TEAM!

The Workshop is a tech company that develops intuitive software for the online gaming industry. Our motto is to move “Fearlessly Forward” together. Cooperative innovation is at the center of everything we do – from our games, new products and technologies, to how we collaborate and share inspiration with one another.
Our blockchain team is dedicated to the conception, design and implementation of a best-in-class software platform providing our users with the ability to work seamlessly within this new and highly technical space. We are currently seeking new colleagues across a variety of roles who are passionate about bringing this world-changing technology into mainstream use via the development of high-quality tools and services aimed at the wider commercial market.
Previous blockchain experience, while desirable, is not required and so this is an excellent opportunity for anybody who has an interest in growing their skills and experience in this novel and fast-moving field.

YOUR MISSION

We are looking for a Head of Information Security to lead our Cyber and Engineering Security team and be responsible for overseeing the security of our products and services. You will also lead the design, implementation, testing and maintenance of security solutions, as well as managing security incidents and vulnerabilities.
As a Head of Information Security, you will have strong technical skills and experience in Cyber and/or Engineering security, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills. You will be able to mentor and coach your team members, foster a culture of trust and collaboration and interact with other teams and stakeholders across the organisation.
Further to this, you will be responsible for contributing to the company security strategy, as well as developing and implementing security policies and procedures. You will also work closely with product delivery teams to embed security into the culture and ways of working. to the specifics of the team/dept

• Manage hiring, retention and career development of the Cyber and Engineering Security team ensuring a consistently high-performing well-balanced talent pool is maintained. This includes managing performance, setting goals, and providing career development opportunities.
• Define and execute the company security strategy and roadmap. This includes managing scheduling and resource allocation, ensuring alignment to business priorities and technology strategy.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to product delivery teams on security architecture, development, and deployment of secure solutions to both on-premise and cloud based platforms.
• Leading the implementation of security best practice, guidelines and configuration as part of the migration of enterprise and platform tooling from on-premise to cloud service providers.
• Establish and enforce security standards, policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Lead the implementation and facilitation of a security training and awareness programme for all company employees.
• Lead the Cyber and Engineering Security team team to monitor and analyse the security posture of internal products and services, and identify and remediate any security risks or issues
• Work alongside Customer Service Desk and Software Engineers to lead and coordinate the response to security incidents and vulnerabilities, conduct root cause analysis and lessons learned
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, customers and delivery team on security matters
• Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats and technologies, and continuously improve the team’s skills and capabilities
• Coach and mentor employees through example, advice and correction; help them to expand their capacity and the capacity of their teams.