Head of Security (mfd)

Warmwind; Jena; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Jena is seeking a Head of Security to design and implement a modern security foundation for its AI-native operating system. The role requires proven leadership in cloud-native security, a strong technical background, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include defining the security vision, establishing security principles, and building a robust security culture. The position offers top-of-market compensation and emphasizes on-site collaboration in a dynamic startup environment.

Leistungen

Top-of-market compensation

Opportunity to shape security

Executive support for building the function

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership in security for modern cloud-native systems and products.
• Track record of turning security vision into simple, durable controls at scale.
• Strong technical depth and the ability to work hands‑on when needed.
• Clear pragmatic communicator; team builder; high ownership.
• On‑site in Jena; English working language.

Aufgaben

• Own the security vision and strategy across infrastructure, product and operations.
• Establish secure-by-default principles for our platform and development lifecycle.
• Build a high-impact security organization and culture that scales with the company.
• Partner with engineering and leadership to enable fast, safe shipping.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in security

Technical depth in cloud-native systems

Clear communication

Team building

Tools

Debian

Kubernetes

Keycloak

Grafana / Loki

React

TypeScript / NestJS

Postgres

Redis

GraphQL / WebSockets

Jobbeschreibung

As Head of Security at Warmwind you will make our AI-native operating system practically secure-end to end. Your mission is to design, build and scale a modern security foundation that protects our cloud-hosted virtual desktops and core platform without slowing innovation. You’ll set the bar for how security is done in AI infrastructure: simple, robust and relentlessly effective.

You’ll define the vision, lead execution and grow a high-caliber team that keeps Warmwind trusted by design.

Tasks

• Own the security vision and strategy across infrastructure, product and operations.
• Establish secure-by-default principles for our platform and development lifecycle.
• Build a high-impact security organization and culture that scales with the company.
• Partner with engineering and leadership to enable fast, safe shipping.

Qualifications

Must-haves

• Proven leadership in security for modern cloud-native systems and products.
• Track record of turning security vision into simple, durable controls at scale.
• Strong technical depth and the ability to work hands‑on when needed.
• Clear pragmatic communicator; team builder; high ownership.
• On‑site in Jena; English working language.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience around virtual desktops / remote workspaces and AI / agent platforms.
• Familiarity with our environment: Debian, Kubernetes, Keycloak, Grafana / Loki, React, TypeScript / NestJS, Postgres, Redis, GraphQL / WebSockets.

Benefits

• Own and shape security for a category‑defining AI OS.
• Top‑of‑market compensation for the right leader.
• Build the function from the ground up with strong executive support.
• On‑site collaboration in Jena, Germany.

Company Culture and Work Style

We operate in a dynamic startup environment where speed, efficiency and innovation are key to achieving our goals and growing together. Our development process is based on rapid iterations allowing us to quickly implement and test ideas to enhance our product and meet user needs.

Language Requirements

German or English