Director of Product Security Engineering

About the opportunityJoin our Technology Vertical as Director of Product Security Engineering in NZ (Remote) to make a real impact every day. We say that because we know that every conversation we have, every code line we write and every interface we design is another opportunity for us to enrich our customers’ experiences.Reporting into Director of Cyber Threat Response you will will play a crucial role leading our newly-formed Product Security Engineering (PSE) team in integrating security within our development processes to secure applications from the ground up. Some of the other responsibilities include:LeadershipLead change management initiatives to embed security as a cultural norm within development teams and across Xplor.Inspire and manage a team of Product Security Engineers, driving professional growth and impact.DevSecOps IntegrationDrive cross-functional collaboration across development, infrastructure, and operational teams, ensuring security is embedded in workflows, systems, and organisational culture.Stakeholder Collaboration empower our development teams to build secure applications from the ground up and  integrate security into every phase of the software development lifecycle.Serve as a trusted advisor and influence senior leaders, including C-suite stakeholders, to prioritise security in product development strategies.Secure DevelopmentChampion secure design principles and make critical decisions that directly influence the secure delivery of products, balancing security priorities with business needs to mitigate long-term risks.Continuous EnhancementDrive the development of organisational security policies, adoption of cutting-edge tools and methodologies to mitigate risks while influencing corporate strategies.Conduct risk assessment and prioritise security investments based on organisational impact and critical business needs.Location: In this position, you can work from home 100%, anywhere in NZ, provided you have full working rights.