Head of Security
About Us
Immutable is a prominent global technology company in the gaming industry, focusing on Ethereum. Our mission is to revolutionize gaming by transforming how games are played and discovered. Founded in 2018, Immutable has rapidly achieved unicorn status and has garnered significant funding and valuation.
The Immutable Group comprises the Immutable Platform and Immutable Games. The Immutable Platform is the premier platform for creating games on Ethereum, known for successful titles like RavenQuest and Immortal Rising 2. Immutable Games is a leading developer and publisher of web3 games, famous for games like Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians.
Our vision is to bring digital worlds to life, with ambitious plans for global growth to become the fastest-growing gaming chain in 2024, with a goal of over 250 signed games, surpassing all previous years combined.
About The Role
Security is a fundamental aspect of what we do at Immutable. As the Head of Security and IT, your role will involve overseeing and leading Enterprise Security, Detection and Response, Identity and Access, Application Security, and Enterprise IT. You will be responsible for crafting and implementing a security strategy that balances risk reduction with operational efficiency by harnessing automation, AI, and intelligence for decision-making.
This leadership position necessitates a blend of hands-on technical expertise and adept people management skills. You will lead a top-tier team, establish strategic security priorities, and ensure the integrity of Immutable’s technology ecosystem encompassing web2 and web3.
You'll Be Empowered To
- Develop and execute a security strategy that integrates various security aspects, encompassing enterprise security, detection and response, IT security, and application security.
- Enhance and refine security controls through intelligence, adversary simulations, incident responses, and metrics to fortify security across applications, endpoints, cloud, and blockchain.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals to ensure alignment, motivation, and impactful contributions.
- Implement automation strategies to enable effective scalability of a small yet proficient team.
- Take ownership of incident response capabilities to swiftly and effectively detect and respond to threats.
- Manage enterprise IT security, identity and access, and detection and response functions to create a coherent security framework.
- Utilize AI and security automation to streamline workflows and boost operational efficiency.
We'd Love You To Bring
- Demonstrated experience in leading security teams, preferably within a startup or scale-up environment.
- Profound technical expertise in security operations, detection & response, and application security.
- Strong strategic acumen with the ability to define and execute a multi-layered security strategy.
- Hands-on experience in security automation using languages like Python, Golang, or similar.
- Experience in managing significant security incidents and developing resilient response strategies.
- A pragmatic approach to security, effectively aligning security efforts with business priorities.
- Familiarity with cloud-native security principles, including AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and SaaS security.
- Track record of achieving security objectives through automation to reduce dependencies on manual processes.
Immutable is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We value incorporating diverse perspectives and experiences, as this has been a key driver of our success.
We operate as a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, committed to responding to all applicants.
