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Director of Security

Jeeves

Location:
Brazil, São Paulo

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Jeeves is looking for a visionary and hands-on Director of Information Security to join our dynamic team. Reporting into the CTO, this critical role will be responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing the company's comprehensive information and cyber security strategy, ensuring the protection of our sensitive data, systems, and client information across all our global markets. You will be a key leader, working closely with executive leadership, engineering, product, and operations teams to embed security into every facet of our business.

Job Responsibility:

Develop, implement, and maintain a robust global information security strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Lead the evolution of our security roadmap, identifying emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement
Provide expert guidance and leadership on all aspects of information security to executive management and key stakeholders
Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines across the organization
Manage and mature our security awareness and training programs for all employees, fostering a security-conscious culture
Develop and manage the information security budget and resource allocation
Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide information security risk management framework, conducting regular risk assessments and managing mitigation plans
Ensure compliance with relevant international, regional, and local data privacy and security regulations
Lead and coordinate external security audits and assessments, facilitating responses to findings and ensuring timely remediation
Oversee security operations, including vulnerability management, penetration testing, security monitoring, and incident detection and response
Develop and regularly test the incident response plan, ensuring effective communication, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis
Manage and optimize security tools and technologies
Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to integrate security by design principles throughout the software development lifecycle and infrastructure provisioning
Provide security architecture guidance for new and existing systems, applications, and cloud environments
Develop and manage the third-party security risk assessment program, ensuring that vendors and partners adhere to our security standards
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of security professionals
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the security function

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
Master's degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in information security
At least 5 years in a leadership or management role, preferably within a B2B SaaS or FinTech environment
Proven experience operating in a global organization with a strong understanding of diverse regulatory landscapes across North America, EMEA, and Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Brazil)
Strong understanding of financial industry security regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, GDPR, LGPD)
Deep technical expertise across a broad range of security domains, including network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), application security, data security, identity and access management, and incident response
Experience with various security tools and technologies (SIEM, EDR, WAF, DLP, vulnerability scanners, etc.)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and pragmatic approach to security
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CSSLP, CCSP are highly desirable
Fluency in English required
proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a significant advantage

Nice to have:

Master's degree
Experience within a B2B SaaS or FinTech environment
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CSSLP, CCSP
Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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