Head of Information Security

Job Description

About the role

As Head of Information Security, you will own Bolt's Group-wide Information Security Management System (ISMS) and lead our information security programme across the business. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical depth with strategic ownership, where you'll drive security standards, regulatory compliance, and risk management while leading a team of around 20 specialists across Product Security, Internal Security, Cloud Security, and Security Compliance.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Own and continuously evolve Bolt's ISO 27001-certified Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring it scales with the business and meets regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of Bolt's security strategy, policies, risk management framework, and internal audit programme across multiple engineering locations.
• Define and maintain technical security standards across cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, vulnerability management, endpoint security, and incident response.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Legal, Procurement, Risk, and Product Security to embed security into product development, AI initiatives, and third-party relationships.
• Lead Bolt's response to external audits, certification activities, regulatory assessments, and major security incidents.
• Build, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 20 security specialists while fostering a strong security culture across the organisation.

Requirements

• You have extensive experience leading Information Security within a technology company, including ownership or significant development of an ISO 27001-certified ISMS.
• You have a strong understanding of modern security practices across cloud environments, identity and access management, vulnerability management, encryption, and incident response.
• You have practical experience working with European regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, NIS2, DORA, and the EU AI Act.
• You have successfully led security governance activities, including policy development, internal audits, certification programmes, and third-party risk management.
• You are comfortable communicating security risks and influencing stakeholders at all levels, from engineers to executive leadership.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy taking ownership, and know how to balance technical depth with strategic leadership.

Company offers

• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
• Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.
• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
• Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.
• Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.
• Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.