Threat Engineering & Application Security Lead

Provide subject‑matter input to the CISO Leadership Team on cybersecurity priorities, tooling strategy and emerging risks. Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing team, ensuring strong technical capability, clarity of direction and high engagement. Act as secondary leader for SOC operations, supporting the SOC Lead when required. Extensive experience (10+ years) in IT Security with progressive responsibility. At least 5 years of hands‑on experience with security tooling, architecture and project delivery. Degree in Business Administration, Information Management or comparable discipline; a Master's degree in IT is an advantage. Relevant cyber security, cloud, or vendor-specific certifications are beneficial Experience leading and developing teams, ideally in international or matrix environments. Strong experience in IT service operations and security processes. Background in supplier management, sourcing strategies and budget planning. Solid understanding of network protocols, cloud architectures, firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption and related technologies. Experience with security tooling such as EDR, SIEM, email security, automation platforms and attack surface management. Strong knowledge of logging, monitoring, incident detection and incident handling. Solid understanding of Application Security tools and processes Deep understanding of security architectures, threat detection and prevention, SOC operations and OT security tooling. Ability to shape strategy, lead change and translate vision into action. Strong communication and presentation capabilities, engaging stakeholders across all levels. Creative and solution‑focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement. Fluent in English; additional European languages (German, Spanish, French) are an advantage. Manage the lifecycle, optimisation and value realisation of all security tooling, ensuring solutions remain effective, tuned and integrated. Develop and enhance automation for threat engineering, security tooling and application security workflows. Own relevant security policies, standards and procedures related to security tooling and application security. Monitor compliance with internal security policies, external regulations and audit requirements, and lead remediation efforts. Oversee third‑party security assessments, ensuring supplier compliance and risk mitigation. Conduct technology and vendor evaluations to support continuous improvement. Manage budget planning and reporting for the unit, ensuring optimised investment in security solutions. Collaborate with BPT teams to enable secure project delivery, technical integration and operational excellence.