Security Engineering Manager (Web3/AI)

TL;DR

Security Engineering Manager (Cybersecurity/AI): Leading Application, Platform, and Offensive Security functions to build secure infrastructure for digital identity and AI Trust Frameworks with an accent on shift-left security, AWS hardening, and red-teaming. Focus on integrating AI for security operations, managing cryptographic depth, and ensuring compliance with global data privacy frameworks.

Location: Hybrid working from Berlin, Germany

Company

A technology company empowering businesses and individuals with control and ownership of their data through decentralised digital identity solutions.

What you will do

• Lead Application, Platform, and Offensive Security functions, embedding security engineers into development teams using a shift-left model.
• Enforce least-privilege IAM, network security, and infrastructure hardening across the AWS environment.
• Execute repeatable penetration testing and red-team exercises utilizing AI tooling for adversarial simulation.
• Mentor a diverse team of security professionals and set SMART objectives to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the ISMS Committee and ISO27001 program, ensuring GDPR, DPDPA, and PDPA compliance.

Requirements

• 12+ years of technical experience across application, infrastructure, and offensive security.
• Proven track record of leading and growing security engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in AWS, secure architecture, threat modelling, and SDLC integration.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography and familiarity with AI security risks (OWASP LLM Top 10).
• Experience with ISO27001, NIST CSF, and OWASP frameworks.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid from Berlin, Germany.

Nice to have

• Applied cryptography experience.
• Experience with Rust, TypeScript/Node.js, or Flutter/Dart.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology redefining digital identity.
• Senior engineering culture with high levels of ownership and async-first collaboration.
• Competitive compensation package including equity participation.
• Hybrid work model based in Berlin.