Principal Information Security Manager (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Principal Information Security Manager (Cybersecurity): Managing the information security program for an AI-native employee experience platform with an accent on investor readiness, AI-driven efficiency, and enterprise customer trust. Focus on scaling compliance frameworks, leading audit cycles, and automating security workflows to reduce friction.

Location: Hybrid in Chemnitz, Berlin, or Dresden, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a Unicorn company providing an AI-native Employee Experience Platform that helps organizations unlock the power of inspirational communication.

What you will do

• Lead ISO 27001 and SOC 2 audit cycles end-to-end, including evidence collection and findings remediation.
• Manage responses to enterprise customer security questionnaires and RFPs, representing the company in security reviews.
• Maintain the risk register and perform vendor security assessments for high-risk suppliers.
• Own and enforce the internal security policy framework and design behavioral security awareness programs.
• Execute the incident response plan and lead coordination between Engineering, Legal, and leadership.
• Implement AI-assisted review workflows and automate manual compliance processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on InfoSec experience within a SaaS or B2B tech environment.
• Proven track record of owning ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2 programs.
• Fluent in both German and English.
• Experience handling security reviews and escalations with enterprise customers.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Germany (Chemnitz, Berlin, or Dresden).

Nice to have

• Experience supporting M&A or investor due diligence processes.
• Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer.
• Practical understanding of cloud security architecture.
• Background working closely with Legal, Procurement, and Engineering teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary packages including a unit-based Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).
• Flexible working models with a yearly flex work allowance of €1560.
• 31 vacation days annually, including fully paid Fridays off during August.
• Company pension scheme.
• One paid Volunteers Day per year for social projects.