Director of Product Security Engineering

Company Description

At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours.

We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive technology solutions that enable them to manage all the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can get back to doing what they love. With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely – without hidden fees. We built the tech ourselves, and our platform delivers secure, transparent, fast, and accurate payments.

We are unified by our purpose of helping people to succeed. So, when you become part of our team, you also become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with Xplor products.

Job Description

About the opportunity

Join our Technology Vertical as Director of Product Security Engineering in NZ (Remote) to make a real impact every day. We say that because we know that every conversation we have, every code line we write and every interface we design is another opportunity for us to enrich our customers’ experiences.

You will play a crucial role leading our newly-formed Product Security Engineering (PSE) team in integrating security within our development processes to secure applications from the ground up. Some of the other responsibilities include:

• Leadership
  • Lead change management initiatives to embed security as a cultural norm within development teams and across Xplor.
  • Inspire and manage a team of Product Security Engineers, driving professional growth and impact.
• DevSecOps Integration
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across development, infrastructure, and operational teams, ensuring security is embedded in workflows, systems, and organisational culture.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • empower our development teams to build secure applications from the ground up and  integrate security into every phase of the software development lifecycle.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and influence senior leaders, including C-suite stakeholders, to prioritise security in product development strategies.
• Secure Development
  • Champion secure design principles and make critical decisions that directly influence the secure delivery of products, balancing security priorities with business needs to mitigate long-term risks.
• Continuous Enhancement
  • Drive the development of organisational security policies, adoption of cutting-edge tools and methodologies to mitigate risks while influencing corporate strategies.
  • Conduct risk assessment and prioritise security investments based on organisational impact and critical business needs.

Location: In this position, you can work from home 100%, anywhere in NZ, provided you have full working rights.

Qualifications

What would make me a good candidate?

 We are looking for curious and empathetic people. We also love to hear from people who are motivated by meaningful work, resonate with our four core values, have a positive outlook, are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive working in an ever-evolving and complex environment. We are inspired by meeting big picture thinkers and doers, people who can be both tactical and strategic, aim high and put people first in everything they do.

Required qualifications for this role:

• Strong background in DevSecOps, with practical experience integrating security into CI/CD processes.
• Proven ability to shape and implement strategies for building secure development practices across a global organisation.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets for security programmes and optimising resource allocation to achieve business goals.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security architecture, container security, and modern development frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure).
• Hands-on experience with threat modelling and integrating security into large-scale agile/DevOps environments.
• Recognised certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or cloud-specific certifications like AWS Certified Security Specialist.
• Familiarity with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA) and the ability to ensure compliance in product development processes.
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Experienced developers or QA security engineers transitioning into a security role will also be considered. 

Additional Information

Values and Life at Xplor

Our four core values – Make life simple, Build for people, Move with purpose and Create lasting communities – are key to who we are and guide us from how we hire to how we recognise our team members.

Our four core values guide us from how we hire and recognise our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

Make life simple
Build for people

Move with purpose
Create lasting communities.
 
If these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor.

As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Some of our perks and benefits are: *include additional benefits provided in your region*

• 12 weeks Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carer
• #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, plus regular career and growth conversations with your leader, as part of Xplor GPS
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program
• Access to free mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Medical and life insurance

Ready to apply?

To start your application, please submit your resume and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word “moonshot” at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you took the time to read our job ad.

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We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process, via talent@xplortechnologies.com. 

More about us 

We’re the first global platform combining SaaS with embedded payments, and tools to help businesses grow and succeed. We offer software solutions in fast-growing ‘everyday life’ verticals: Education, Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services and Personal Services – and a global, cloud-based payments processing platform. Xplor Technologies serves over 106,000 customers that processed over $37 billion in payments, operating across 20 markets in 2023.

Good to know

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To learn more about us and our products, please visit www.xplortechnologies.com/careers. 

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