Lead Security Engineer

Location

Our Lead Security Engineer will be a part of our R&D team. This role can be based in Bucharest or Lisbon, working on a flexible hybrid basis.

Who We Are

Payset, a UK-based online international payments solution authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), offers multi-currency accounts and currency exchange to businesses worldwide. We save clients time and money and open up new regions and possibilities for their business by simplifying how they pay and get paid locally and internationally. Our mission is to foster enduring client relationships while refining our product technology and expanding into new markets. If you have experience in fintech or a related field, we’d love to have you join our fast-growing company!

What you’ll do:

• Oversee and manage the company’s overall cybersecurity posture, ensuring security strategies are in place.

• Lead vulnerability management efforts, including identification, analysis, and remediation of security ris]ks.

• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential threats.

• Drive the implementation of cybersecurity policies and ensure compliance with GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2, and other relevant standards.

• Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans (BCP), ensuring operational resilience.

• Evaluate and manage cybersecurity insurance coverage, aligning with industry standards.

• Ensure effective backup management for application code, databases, and cloud storage, including restore simulations.

• Implement workstation security measures, including Sentinel One XDR or similar and hard disk encryption.

• Establish an asset inventory system to track company hardware and software, enforcing organizational policies.

• Monitor and identify suspicious indicators through weekly security reviews, ensuring proactive threat detection.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security protocols are embedded across all company systems.

• Manage third-party vendor relationships to ensure their cybersecurity practices align with company standards.

You will thrive in this role if:

• You have a proactive approach to security, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.

• You are an innovative problem solver, constantly seeking ways to improve security processes.

• You possess excellent communication and leadership skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

• You are detail-oriented, with a keen ability to identify vulnerabilities and manage risks effectively.

• Prior experience in the FinTech industry or with security regulations specific to financial services is a plus.

How we work:

• Agile product teams working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• A smart, ambitious, and dedicated team that values security at every stage of product development.

• Focused work with minimal meetings to ensure uninterrupted progress on security initiatives.

• Security tech stack includes Sentinel One XDR, GDPR compliance tools, and industry-standard backup and recovery systems.

Want some more context?

• Dive into the heart of our groundbreaking solutions by exploring our flagship product pages: Whether it's our versatile multi-currency account or our dynamic currency exchange platform.

• Get acquainted with the faces behind our success by meeting our exceptional leadership team.

• Explore a treasure trove of insights and updates by delving into our engaging blog posts.

What makes us Payset:

At Payset, we embody a unique ethos that sets us apart. Working here means embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, a thirst for knowledge, and a commitment to enjoyment with true ownership for what you do.

Our team spans the globe, bringing together diverse talents united by a shared passion for delivering unparalleled experiences to our customers. We strive to work with the best talent in the industry, fostering an environment where excellence thrives. In addition to the opportunity to collaborate and learn from top-notch colleagues, we offer a range of benefits designed to support our team members' well-being and professional growth.

Diversity

At the heart of our team lies a belief in the strength of diversity. It's not just a goal—it's about embracing our differences to fuel our collective power. We work to create an inclusive and fair environment where every individual's unique perspective boosts our innovation. By valuing our diversity, we foster a sense of belonging where everyone plays a vital role in our shared success.