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Head of Security

1 Hour ago • 6-8 Years • Cyber Security

Job Summary

Job Description

As Head of Security and IT at Immutable, you will lead and unify Enterprise Security, Detection and Response, Identity and Access, Application Security, and Enterprise IT. You'll define and execute a comprehensive security strategy, leveraging automation, AI, and intelligence. This role demands strong technical expertise and leadership skills to mentor a high-performing team. Responsibilities include building security controls, managing incident response, and driving automation strategies. You will ensure the integrity of Immutable's technology ecosystem across Web2 and Web3, balancing security effectiveness with business priorities. Experience with cloud-native security principles (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, SaaS) and security automation (Python, Golang) is essential.
Must have:
  • Lead security teams in a startup environment
  • Deep technical expertise in security operations
  • Develop and execute multi-layered security strategy
  • Hands-on experience in security automation
  • Manage significant security incidents
  • Familiarity with cloud-native security principles
Perks:
  • Globally competitive salaries and employee stock options
  • Flexible working model (hybrid)
  • WFH allowance and internet/phone subsidy
  • Professional development allowance
  • Access to free online courses
  • Health and wellbeing allowance
  • 24/7 access to employee assistance program
  • ClassPass subsidy
  • Generous parental leave
  • Additional paid leave days and birthday off

Job Details

About Us 🚀

Immutable is a global technology company, powering the leading platform for building games on Ethereum. We are on a mission to build the future of gaming by redefining how games are played and discovered. Founded in 2018, Immutable is one of the fastest Australian companies to hit unicorn status, having raised more than AUD $300M+ and a valuation of AUD $3.5 billion.

Currently, the Immutable Group consists of the Immutable Platform, the leading platform for building games on Ethereum powering successful games like RavenQuest and Immortal Rising 2, and Immutable Games, a global leader in web3 game development and publishing with leading titles Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians.

Our ambition is to make digital worlds real; we have incredible global growth plans as the fastest growing gaming chain in 2024 with 250+ games signed, more than in all previous years combined. 🚀

About The Role 🤔

At Immutable, security is at the core of what we do. As the Head of Security and IT, you will unify and lead Enterprise Security, Detection and Response, Identity and Access, Application Security, and Enterprise IT. You will drive a security strategy that balances risk reduction with operational efficiency, leveraging automation, AI, and intelligence-driven decision-making.

This is a leadership role that requires a strong mix of hands-on technical expertise and people management. You will be responsible for leading a world class team, setting strategic security priorities, and ensuring the integrity of Immutable’s technology ecosystem across web2 and web3.

You'll Be Empowered To 🎮

    • Define and execute a security strategy that integrates enterprise security, detection and response, IT security, and application security
    • Build and improve security controls by leveraging intelligence, adversary simulations, incidents, and metrics to incrementally enhance security across applications, endpoints, cloud, and blockchain
    • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals, ensuring they are aligned, motivated, and empowered to deliver impact
    • Develop and implement automation strategies that enable a small but highly effective team to operate at scale
    • Own and drive incident response capabilities, ensuring rapid and effective threat detection and response
    • Manage enterprise IT security, identity and access, and detection and response functions to create a cohesive security ecosystem
    • Leverage AI and security automation to optimize workflows and enhance efficiency

We'd Love You To Bring 🤝

    • Proven experience leading security teams, ideally in a startup or scale-up environment
    • Deep technical expertise in security operations, detection & response, and application security.
    • A strong strategic mindset, with the ability to define and execute a multi-layered security strategy
    • Hands-on experience in security automation, using Python, Golang, or similar languages
    • Experience handling significant security incidents and developing resilient response strategies
    • A pragmatic approach to security, balancing security effectiveness with business priorities
    • Familiarity with cloud-native security principles, including AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and SaaS security
    • A track record of delivering security outcomes through automation, reducing reliance on manual processes
We are proud of the benefits that we offer for all of our employees globally. Here is a snapshot:

Attracting the best global talent:
💸 We commit to paying globally competitive salaries and contributions & we share our products' success through Employee Stock Options. We also support our US Employees with Medical and 401K Insurance
💻 Our flexible working model blends the best of both worlds: Sydney-based employees enjoy three days a week in our vibrant head office, while remote team members can work from home or utilise access to global office hubs via a WeWork All-Access pass
📲 We offer USD $500 WFH allowance to set up your home office and USD $600 per annum to put toward your internet and phone usage.

Levelling up your growth
🌱 We offer up to USD $1,350 per annum for any classes, courses or events to support your growth and development
📚 Enjoy access to free online courses via Udemy

Helping you thrive
💆🏽‍♀️ Enjoy USD $800 per year to put toward your health and wellbeing
🤗 Get 24/7 access to unlimited counselling for you and your family when you need it through our EAP Service
🎁 Monthly subsidy and discounted rate with ClassPass, including a 1-year free membership to Breethe

Leave when you need it the most:
👨‍👧‍👦 New parents receive 12 weeks of paid leave in our gender-neutral offer. The birthing parent also gets an additional six weeks of leave for rest and recovery leading up to and after birth. We also offer Miscarriage Leave and extra leave for IVF treatments
🎂 Enjoy 2 additional paid annual leave days at the end of the year and a paid day off for your birthday

Additional Information:

Immutable is committed to building and fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. We believe in incorporating everyone's perspectives and experiences as this has been a significant driver of our success so far.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.

*A note to recruitment agencies: Our internal team has this role covered, so there is no need to reach out - We don't accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you!

Join us in shaping the future of web3 gaming!

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Immutable is advancing the world of NFTs through Immutable, an industry-leading NFT minting and trading platform and Immutable Studios, an NFT game development studio.


Join the Game Changers and help shape the future of gaming. Be part of the team powering the new world of web3 games and digital ownership - for everyone. Embrace the extraordinary.

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