Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Work setup: Hybrid (open to 2x a week in the office)

Work schedule: 2pm to 10pm Manila time

Pay range: Php 124,000 to Php 169,000

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organization proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are looking for a Security and Compliance Team Lead is responsible for ensuring that all English-learning digital platforms are secure, compliant, accessible, and legally robust for global distribution. This senior role provides joint leadership across platform security architecture and digital-product compliance, covering cloud security, data protection, accessibility legislation, consumer-facing digital regulations, and operational governance.

The role works across Product, Engineering, UX, Legal, Security, and Central Technology teams to embed secure-by-design, privacy-by-design, and accessibility-by-default principles into the entire product lifecycle. This includes defining strategy, overseeing risk frameworks, guiding engineering, and ensuring compliance obligations are met for all commercial markets

Why Cambridge?

At Cambridge, our unwavering commitment is to excel in education, learning, and research on a global scale. With a presence in over 170 countries, we empower millions of individuals, unlocking their potential and enabling their success. From dedicated teachers shaping young minds to visionary researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge, we embody a relentless pursuit of enlightenment, curiosity, and understanding.

We embrace change as an opportunity for growth and progress, constantly adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Collaboration and attentive listening are at the heart of our journey, as we work hand in hand with our customers and each other to innovate and discover more effective ways to achieve our goals. We believe people thrive in an environment where Trust and Empowerment are at the forefront, which is why all our new team members are provided regularization on their first day so they can start #PursuingPotential from day one.

Joining Cambridge means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. Beyond that, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.

What can you get from Cambridge?

At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for. 

The organization offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including: 

• Regular Employment on Day 1 

• HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1 

• Paid Annual Leaves (Vacation, Well-being, Flexible, Holiday, and Volunteering leaves) 

• Vesting/Retirement package 

• Opportunities for career growth and development 

• Access to well-being programs 

• Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance 

• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures 

What will you do as the Security Lead/ Security Architect?

Compliance Leadership

• Lead accessibility, privacy, and digital-product compliance across all platforms.
• Ensure adherence to global regulations (WCAG, ADA, EAA 2025, GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Oversee compliance documentation, cookie governance, licensed assets, branding, and UI/UX accessibility.
• Embed compliance frameworks and training across product, engineering, UX, and content teams.

Security Architecture & Platform Protection

• Own cloud and platform-security strategy, delivering scalable and AWS-aligned security architecture.
• Maintain zero-trust principles across services, APIs, and pipelines.
• Lead security monitoring, detection automation, penetration tests, and remediation efforts.
• Mentor a small security engineering team and act as primary liaison with Central Technology.

Digital Product Governance

• Ensure all releases meet security, privacy, and accessibility requirements within CI/CD pipelines.
• Govern UI, API, and feature compliance, secure coding, and cloud-security standards.
• Oversee CDN strategy and manage secure, compliant third-party integrations.

Unified Risk & Reporting

• Maintain the unified risk register for security, privacy, and accessibility.
• Perform structured risk assessments and apply industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Provide clear risk reporting to senior leadership and support incident investigations.

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role.

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?

• Passion for security and compliance with an always-learning mindset.
• Natural leader who enjoys coaching others and driving team success.
• Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative environments.
• A strategic thinker who can balance long-term security goals with the company's business priorities.
• Detail-oriented and driven by delivering measurable impact

If you are driven by and have a passion for technology security and desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners, we invite you to pursue your potential with us.

Deadline of application submission is on January 19, 2026, but may close early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Whilst not essential, it is very advantageous if you submit a Cover Letter alongside your CV.