Description
WHO WE ARE
At Wire, we’re on a mission to revolutionise secure collaboration, making privacy the foundation of modern communication. Join us to play an important role in our dynamic team.
Security and privacy are core to our mission — we’re proud to be ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certified. To scale our information security team in line with our growth, we’re looking for a Senior Security Compliance Specialist to join our team.
Wire is the leading end-to-end encrypted communication platform, trusted by businesses, critical infrastructure providers, and governments worldwide. We prioritise privacy as a fundamental right, delivering the most secure communication experience across various industries. Our cutting-edge encryption technology and robust security measures have made us a trusted partner in the technology, finance, healthcare, and government sectors. If you’re passionate about redefining secure communication and want to be part of an innovative team, join us as a Senior Security Engineer. Let’s build a world where privacy and security shape the future of communication.
About us
We’re building a secure, easy-to-use, and feature-rich communication tool with the latest technologies. We don’t just create software — we’re also impacting national and international committees. Our research and development occur at our Berlin headquarters and other locations in Europe and the USA, where we embrace diversity and adhere to the strictest data protection standards. We see regulations as a foundation supporting our commitment to secure our customer’s communication.
Reports to the Director of Information Security
You are willing to subject yourself to the S2 security check (Sicherheitsüberprüfung) of the German Government (Security Screening Act (SÜG))
You’ll work directly with our Director Information Security and cross-functional teams to ensure continuous compliance, strengthen our security posture, and help us maintain a culture of security and privacy by design.
Maintain and enhance our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) in line with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards
Manage documentation, risk assessments, audits, and evidence collection via our Security Compliance platform
Monitor and document compliance controls for AI components under emerging AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act).
Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including surveillance and re-certification audits
Conduct vendor risk assessments and third-party due diligence reviews
Track and follow up on corrective actions, security incidents, and compliance tasks
Work with engineering and product teams to embed security and privacy best practices
Support security & privacy trainings to promote awareness
Support customer security due diligence questionnaires and RFPs
Stay current on regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CRA, AI Act), standards, and security frameworks
Previous working experience: minimum 4 years in Cyber Security, GDPR
4+ years of experience in information security, privacy compliance, or IT audit, preferably in a SaaS or tech environment
Strong understanding of ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR and security governance principles
Familiarity with security compliance tools (e.g. Secureframe, Drata, Vanta or similar)
Ability to manage documentation and drive initiatives independently with a detail-oriented mindset
Strong interpersonal skills: you know how to communicate clearly across departments and build trust, even in remote settings
Adaptability and proactivity: you thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and don’t wait for instructions to solve problems
Collaboration mindset: you enjoy working with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike and can translate security needs into business value
Resilience under pressure: you stay focused and calm when priorities shift or multiple requests come your way
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German
Experience with SOC 2, NIST CSF, or DevSecOps environments is a plus
GENERAL INFORMATION
Employment Type: permanent
Role: Senior Security Compliance Specialist
Working hours: full-time
Working Location: Remote/Berlin
WHY WIRE?
Join a market-proven (>1,000 customers) company and drive Wire to become the worldwide market leader.
Enjoy a yearly education budget of 1000 EUR to strengthen personal capabilities.
With an Urban Sports Club subscription, stay balanced and mentally and physically healthy!
Work from a beautiful office in the heart of Berlin or choose a mix of working from anywhere vs. spending selected days together in our office to connect on a personal level
Enjoy fresh breakfast in the office, daily fruits, snacks, free soft drinks, and the world’s best Barista coffee machine.
Wire is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or race.
If you are a Senior Security Compliance Specialist with a proven track record of expertise in Cyber Security, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Wire.
