VP Security Engineering SaaS

Role Overview:

The VP Security Engineering leads the
design and execution of security architecture across cloud infrastructure,
engineering environments, and development pipelines. The role focuses on
embedding security directly into product engineering processes and building
scalable security engineering capabilities within high‑growth SaaS
environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and scale the security engineering
organisation

• Implement DevSecOps practices across
engineering teams

• Design secure cloud architectures across
AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Lead application and product security
programs

• Manage vulnerability management programs

• Implement automated security testing and
code scanning

• Conduct threat modelling and architecture
reviews

• Partner with engineering leaders to embed
security in development

Requirements

Required Experience:

• 10+ years cybersecurity or security
engineering experience

• 5+ years leadership experience

• Experience working within SaaS or
cloud‑native companies

Education Required:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer
Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field

Certifications Preferred:

CISSP, CISM, CCSP or equivalent

Benefits

Compensation Guidance (US):

$220,000 – $330,000 base salary + bonus +
equity