Senior Security Compliance Specialist (f/m/d)

<h3>WHO WE ARE</h3> <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><br/><p>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.</p> <h3>GENERAL INFORMATION</h3> <ul><li><p>Employment Type: permanent</p></li><li><p>Role: Senior Security Compliance Specialist</p></li><li><p>Previous working experience: minimum 4 years in Cyber Security, GDPR</p></li><li><p>Working hours: full-time</p></li><li><p>Working Location: Remote/Berlin</p></li><li><p>Reports to the Director of Information Security</p></li><li><p>You are willing to subject yourself to the S2 security check (Sicherheitsüberprüfung) of the German Government (Security Screening Act (SÜG))</p></li></ul> <h3>YOUR CHALLENGE AT WIRE</h3> <p>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.</p><ul><li><p>Maintain and enhance our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) in line with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards</p></li><li><p>Manage documentation, risk assessments, audits, and evidence collection via our Security Compliance platform</p></li><li><p>Monitor and document compliance controls for AI components under emerging AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act).</p></li><li><p>Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including surveillance and re-certification audits</p></li><li><p>Conduct vendor risk assessments and third-party due diligence reviews</p></li><li><p>Track and follow up on corrective actions, security incidents, and compliance tasks</p></li><li><p>Work with engineering and product teams to embed security and privacy best practices</p></li><li><p>Support security &amp; privacy trainings to promote awareness </p></li><li><p>Support customer security due diligence questionnaires and RFPs</p></li><li><p>Stay current on regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CRA, AI Act), standards, and security frameworks</p></li></ul><br/> <h3>YOUR PROFILE</h3> <ul><li><p>4+ years of experience in information security, privacy compliance, or IT audit, preferably in a SaaS or tech environment</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR and security governance principles</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with security compliance tools (e.g. Secureframe, Drata, Vanta or similar)</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage documentation and drive initiatives independently with a detail-oriented mindset</p></li><li><p>Strong interpersonal skills: you know how to communicate clearly across departments and build trust, even in remote settings</p></li><li><p>Adaptability and proactivity: you thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and don’t wait for instructions to solve problems</p></li><li><p>Collaboration mindset: you enjoy working with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike and can translate security needs into business value</p></li><li><p>Resilience under pressure:  you stay focused and calm when priorities shift or multiple requests come your way</p></li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German</p></li><li><p>Experience with SOC 2, NIST CSF, or DevSecOps environments is a plus</p></li></ul> <h3>WHY WIRE?</h3> <ul><li><p>Join a market-proven (&gt;1,000 customers) company and drive Wire to become the worldwide market leader.</p></li><li><p>Enjoy a yearly education budget of 1000 EUR to strengthen personal capabilities.</p></li><li><p>With an Urban Sports Club subscription, stay balanced and mentally and physically healthy!</p></li><li><p>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</p></li><li><p>Enjoy fresh breakfast in the office, daily fruits, snacks, free soft drinks, and the world's best Barista coffee machine.</p></li><li><p>Wire is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminat