Security Platform Owner

b Overview /b p In this role you will own and lead Heathrow’s customer security platforms, shaping the roadmap and day-to-day operations. You’ll collaborate with engineering, cyber, and product teams to deliver secure and scalable platforms, including Cloudflare, identity services, and security tooling. This is a hands-on leadership position focused on building capability from the ground up within a matrix organisation. You will influence suppliers, drive secure-by-design practices, and balance user experience with risk and cost in a critical infrastructure context. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive salaries /li li performance-based bonuses /li li Share in Success bonus plans /li li generous annual leave /li li market-leading pensions /li li private health insurance /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Own the vision, roadmap and operation of Heathrows customer security platforms /li li Work hands-on with engineering, cyber and product teams to solve real problems /li li Lead suppliers and partners to deliver better outcomes /li li Drive secure-by-design practices across our digital estate /li li Balance customer experience, risk, resilience and cost /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Proven experience owning or leading enterprise security platforms /li li Strong technical understanding of modern cloud, identity and application security /li li Ability to discuss strategy with senior leaders and solve operational issues with engineers /li li Builder and influencer who thrives in a matrix organisation /li li Passion for developing teams, improving platforms and creating lasting capability /li li Practical, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to turn ideas into results /li /ul ul li stakeholder communication /li li leadership and people development /li li cross-functional collaboration /li li cloud security /li li identity and access management /li li application security /li /ul