Lead Security Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Security Engineer based in Mexico.

As Lead Security Engineer, you will lead a small security team while owning the organization’s security and compliance program end to end. You will shape security strategy across a global SaaS platform handling sensitive guest and payment data at significant scale. The role combines people leadership with hands-on technical ownership across cloud security, identity and access management, application security, and vulnerability management. You will also oversee compliance frameworks, audits, policies, third-party risk, and security awareness initiatives. As the primary security point of contact, you will communicate with customers, partners, auditors, and executive stakeholders. This player-coach opportunity is ideal for a security leader who can balance technical depth, pragmatic risk management, and strong business communication.