Head of Security & Corporate IT at Hostelworld
Hostelworld is Hiring
Job Info:
- Company Hostelworld
- Position Head of Security & Corporate IT
- Location Remote, Porto (PT)
- Source LandingJobs
- Published February 19, 2026
- Category Security
- Type Full-Time
Job Description
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Head of Security and Corporate IT leads the strategic direction and operational management of Hostelworld’s internal IT estate and security posture. This role ensures the resilience, compliance, and continuous improvement of all IT systems, both internal and customer-facing. The Head works closely with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into secure, scalable solutions, and is accountable for audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Strategic Responsibilities
- Define and drive the long-term IT and security strategy, aligning technology investments with business objectives and continuously improving employees experience of Corporate IT, harnessing the latest developments in AI
- Build and maintain high-level relationships with the board, software vendors, and security auditors to ensure robust governance and oversight.
- Lead the ISO-27001 certification programme, ensuring timely and successful accreditation.
- Champion a culture of innovation, efficiency, and accountability within the IT and security teams.
Operational Responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of Corporate IT services to support a 24/7, fully remote global workforce, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Technology teams to define, implement, and continuously improve security controls and policies.
- Manage IT budgets, resource allocation, and cost efficiency in partnership with Finance.
- Support and lead audit inspections and reporting, including PCI and other regulatory audits.
- Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing team, fostering a supportive and rewarding environment aligned with company values.
- Lead business continuity planning and ensure robust disaster recovery capabilities.
- Regularly report progress, KPIs, and OKRs, driving the achievement of team objectives.
- Work closely with 18+ internal software development teams to ensure security in our product and development processes.