Director IT Security and Infrastructure (Fintech)

TL;DR

Director IT Security and Infrastructure (Fintech): Transforming internal IT from a support function into a scalable platform that enables secure agentic AI workflows with an accent on infrastructure automation, identity management, and security posture. Focus on building secure sandboxes, ensuring regulatory compliance (GDPR/SOC 2), and leading a high-performing IT team.

Location: Hybrid in Berlin, Germany

Company

hirify.global provides an intuitive app that enables users to file their taxes with confidence, regardless of their education or background.

What you will do

• Define the vision and roadmap for internal infrastructure, transitioning IT from a ticket-resolving function to an internal platform product.
• Lead and develop the IT team, including helpdesk and systems engineering, ensuring structured growth and high performance.
• Own core IT operations: MDM, identity and access management, SaaS tooling, and hardware provisioning.
• Set the security strategy and posture for systems and the agentic ecosystem, embedding security into platform infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the agentic framework team to build secure sandboxes, credential vaults, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage IT-specific risk, compliance controls, and audit readiness (GDPR/DSGVO, SOC 2) in partnership with Legal and Finance.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading an IT or infrastructure function at a scale-up or regulated tech company.
• Ability to implement a platform mindset within a team historically focused on support.
• Strong technical depth to effectively interrogate technical decisions and collaborate with engineers.
• Experience setting security strategies and navigating compliance/audit obligations in regulated environments.
• Experience with or genuine curiosity about agentic and AI infrastructure.
• Capability to manage vendors and lead build/buy/partner evaluations.

Culture & Benefits

• Holistic well-being including free mental health coaching and yoga sessions.
• Flexible monthly allowance for a wide range of services.
• Employee stock options for all employees.
• 30 annual vacation days and flexible working hours.
• Generous learning budget and guidance from internal L&D experts.
• Ability to work from abroad for up to six weeks per year.