Global Head of Security Detection and Response

About the role

ING Hubs Spain is recruiting a Global Head of Security Detection and Response (SDR) to lead one of the most critical cybersecurity capabilities within the Global CISO organization. The SDR team covers Detection Monitoring & Models, Next-Gen AI-Driven Detection and the Security Operations Center (SOC), and aims to detect and neutralize threats as early as possible. The role functionally reports to the Deputy Global CISO.

Key responsibilities

• Translate the Global Cyber Security strategy into an SDR strategy and roadmap, driving execution and transparent progress reporting.
• Ensure the effectiveness, resilience and continuous evolution of SDR services, processes and capabilities.
• Embed security into ING's business and technology strategy, enabling secure innovation and growth.
• Lead a global organization of Product Owners, Process Managers and Service Managers, and act as Chief Product Owner for global SDR services.
• Foster an agile, collaborative operating model across tribes, squads and chapters.
• Manage strategic partners and third-party providers, ensuring performance, regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Own the SDR portfolio, budget and investment priorities, and define KPIs and outcomes aligned with ING's risk appetite.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• 10-15 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity, information security, fraud management or related fields, ideally in large organizations or top-tier consulting.
• Recognized subject-matter expertise, supported by certifications such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent; CISA or domain-specific certifications are an advantage.
• Proven experience establishing, transforming and operating security services such as monitoring, threat detection, incident response, threat intelligence and SOC.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment (financial services, critical infrastructure, telecoms, healthcare) is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of security data analytics, detection engineering, AI/ML-driven security use cases and emerging cybersecurity technologies.
• Portfolio management, budgeting, investment prioritization and value realization.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, risk management frameworks and regulatory expectations in regulated industries.
• Excellent written and verbal English, and strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.

What we offer

• Flexible working: choose which days you work from home and which you come to ING MAD.
• Restaurant card, transport allowance and pension plan after 1 month.
• Health and life insurance for you and your family.
• Office amenities including electric mobility solutions, doctor, hairdresser, gym and errand help.