Information Security Manager
First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
About Bolt
Bolt is shaping a future where cities are built for people, not cars. What started as an ambitious project of a 19-year-old in 2013 has grown into a global mobility platform used by more than 200 million customers and 4.5 million driver and courier partners across 50 countries.
From ride-hailing and food delivery to scooters, e-bikes, and car-sharing, Bolt helps people move through cities every day. Small, autonomous teams drive this work, combining the speed and ownership of a startup with the scale of a global technology company backed by more than €1b in funding.
And we're just getting started.
Why join Bolt?
- Build the future of mobility and help transform how people live and move in cities.
- Tackle challenges at scale that span technology, operations, regulation, and growth.
- Take real ownership early. Small, lean teams mean your decisions matter from day one, and you'll learn fast alongside some of the best people in the industry.
- Join one of Europe's leading technology companies, backed by world-class investors including Sequoia.
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.
About you
- 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.
Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don't tick every box, please consider applying if you feel you're the kind of person described above!
Why you'll love it here
- 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.
Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.
At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there's a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You're still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools.
Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don't tick every box, please consider applying!
Everyone is welcome
Bolt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.