# Head of Security

> Valsoft Corporation · Beirut, Lebanon (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-25

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** IT

## Description

**POSITION DESCRIPTION:**

Valsoft's Edelweiss Software Group is seeking an experienced and business-savvy Head of Security to lead the Information Security function for several portfolios within a global holding organization composed of multiple diverse subsidiaries across industries, geographies, and risk profiles. This leader will be responsible for driving consistent, risk-aware, and efficient security practices across the group, and will play a pivotal role in adapting security programs to the nuanced needs of each subsidiary. 

This role requires strategic leadership and hands-on execution. The Head of Security will collaborate closely with the Global CISO, while directly supporting the group's leadership to ensure that security maturity evolves in alignment with the group's business goals. 

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

-   Translate HQ’s baseline standards into a tailored security roadmap 

-   Develop and maintain a security maturity model scaled to the subsidiaries’ size and complexity 

-   Define tiers of subsidiaries by risk, industry, and data sensitivity to drive differentiated strategies 

-   Create and maintain a library of group-level policies, templates, and standards (e.g., IR plan, password policy) 

-   Facilitate adoption of policies across subsidiaries with appropriate localization 

-   Establish and manage a policy update cadence with version control 

-   Provide or recommend shared tooling across the group 

-   Negotiate contracts with preferred security vendors and manage licensing agreements 
-   Build lightweight security engineering support, whether internal or outsourced 
-   Participate in M&A evaluations to assess the cybersecurity posture of targets 
-   Advise investment teams on cyber risk exposure and hidden liabilities 
-   Conduct annual or biannual security self-assessments across subsidiaries. 
-   Consolidate results into quarterly dashboards for group leadership and HQ. 
-   Publish and maintain a group-wide incident response playbook. 
-   Serve as the first escalation point for incidents at the subsidiary level. 
-   Coordinate post-incident reviews and group-level communication. 
-   Help subsidiaries pursue and maintain compliance (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA). 
-   Maintain a centralized view of compliance status across the group. 
-   Assist with customer/vendor security questionnaires and audits. 
-   Triage critical vulnerabilities and incidents across subsidiaries. 
-   Escalate material risks to HQ or Group X executives as needed. 
-   Maintain a group-wide risk register and coordinate prioritization.

## Requirements

**REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

-   10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with leadership roles across multiple business units or portfolio companies. 

-   Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, legal, and executive stakeholders. 

-   Deep familiarity with security standards and certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) 

-   Demonstrated experience in multi-entity environments such as holding companies, private equity, or decentralized organizations. 

-   Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. 

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

-   Empathy for the business: Understands startup vs. mature subsidiary dynamics. 

-   Influence without authority: Excels at driving outcomes through relationships, not mandates. 

-   Operational fluency: Balances strategic vision with hands-on delivery. 

-   Program management: Leads repeatable assessments, tooling, and remediation efforts. 

-   Adaptability: Able to flex approaches across subsidiaries with varying maturity. 

_**WHY JOIN US?**_This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to build and shape a scalable security program across a dynamic and diverse group of companies. You'll work with forward-thinking executives; help safeguard innovative businesses and collaborate with a global security team, all while enjoying flexibility and autonomy. 

Ready to join a collaborative and innovative team where you can make an immediate impact?

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