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Head of Information Security

Marousi, Attica, Greece

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QUALCO is a leading technology company reinventing the credit industry with its software solutions. With expertise in loan origination, loan servicing, receivables and debt management, and supply chain finance and factoring, QUALCO empowers...

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With more than 20 years of proven experience, QUALCO is a leading Fintech solutions provider, offering a wide range of analytics-driven, highly scalable enterprise software solutions in over 35 countries worldwide. Our end-to-end technology solutions cover a wide range of needs for Banking, Financial Services, Utilities, Insurance, Retail organisations, and beyond.


We are looking for a collaborative leader with strategic acumen and problem-solving skills, able to inspire and motivate colleagues, to join our Management team in Athens and, develop and lead an effective, high-performance Information Security team. As the Head of Information Security you will be involved in projects' implementation and your key accountabilities will be to:

  • Define, develop, and maintain a business-aligned Information and Cyber Security strategy and operating model. Establish and maintain clear and measurable Information and Cyber Security strategic plans, budgets and targets, and robust and fit-for-purpose operational procedures and deliver measurable service improvements and ensure that all elements of the service represent the best value for money;
  • Define and embed an Information Security Policy Framework across the business that addresses the needs of the business, including any external stakeholders in line with relevant legislation and industry standards;
  • Provide advice and direction to the senior leadership team in the integration of security practices into the business’s strategic and operational processes;
  • Drive and deliver change to Information and Cyber Security systems, processes, and procedures by continuously analyzing and reviewing new security technologies and practices as informed by industry best practice. Provide the Information Security team with high-quality and empowering leadership, setting and delivering the highest service standards and a strong performance culture by developing and sustaining best practice within the Unit;
  • Represent the Qualco Group where necessary on national and international external consortium groups and boards and engage effectively in appropriate external networks, ensuring the business can anticipate, meet, and respond to new Information and Cyber Security challenges and threats;
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement that encourages, engages and supports a high level of professional development and personal responsibility;
  • Provide senior leadership and oversight of effective information and Cyber Security risk management, integrated within the overall Governance and Management framework. Ensure that information and Cyber Security risks to the business presented through suppliers and delivery partners are identified and managed appropriately;
  • Ensure Information Security is managed effectively throughout the IT service delivery lifecycle (incl. Security Operations, Security Architecture and Security Assurance);
  • Define and implement an appropriate information assurance framework for the company enforcing compliance with policies in conjunction with internal audit;
  • Direct, and assist as necessary, investigations into information security breaches and pursue associated disciplinary and legal matters, liaising with the Information Rights team on data protection legislation ensuring root-causes of such breaches are understood and addressed.

    • Requirements

    To be considered, you must have:

  • Substantial experience in senior management in a complex IT organization encompassing service delivery, application development and IT infrastructure;
  • A track record in the management and delivery of transformational security improvements across an organization;
  • Proven experience at engaging, influencing, and managing stakeholders across departmental and organizational boundaries up to and including Executive level;
  • An excellent understanding of best practice within Information Security and risk management including standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and Cyber Essentials;
  • An excellent understanding of legislation and regulations that impact information Security (e.g., Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, NIS Regulation, etc.);
  • An understanding of current and emerging threats and countermeasures and the organizational challenges to addressing these threats;
  • An understanding of Application Security threats and countermeasures; and
  • A good practical knowledge of security technologies and wider business solutions including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Identity and access management, SIEM, remote working and cloud technologies.


    • Qualifications

  • A BSc (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) from an established educational institution. A graduate-level degree in an Information Security related area will be considered a plus;
  • At least five years of experience in a related position in a large company. Prior experience in Information Security requirements in the financial sector will be considered a plus;
  • Information Security or Cyber Security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001 implementer, SANS certifications, etc.) will be considered a plus;
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to present complex or highly technical issues in simple and easy-to-understand formats;
  • Ability to build strong relationships and influence decisions with internal and external stakeholders;
  • A good understanding of project management methodology and how to implement security within them; and
  • An ability to think and plan strategically and systematically while recognizing the need to deliver to the business requirements.

    • Benefits

    On top of challenging work and a competitive salary, we are offering:

    • Private health insurance plan;
    • Mobile telephony and data plan;
    • Modern facilities and pleasant working environment;
    • Free coffee and beverages; and
    • Educational expenses for courses, certifications and books.

    Your race, gender identity and expression, age ethnicity or disability make no difference in Qualco. We want to attract, develop, promote, and retain the best people based only on their ability and behaviour.

    Disclaimer: Qualco collects and processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are bound to use the information provided within your job application for recruitment purposes only and not to share these with any third parties. We will keep your resume in our database for any future consideration. In case you want to be deleted from our database you can contact us at people@qualco.eu.

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    Tags: Analytics Application security Banking Cloud Compliance Computer Science FinTech Firewalls GDPR Governance IDS IPS ISO 27001 IT infrastructure Risk management SANS Security strategy SIEM Strategy

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    Country: Greece
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