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Wire provides secure communications for governments, defence organisations and regulated enterprises across Europe. The company pioneered Messaging Layer Security (MLS) and deploys it in production at scale, delivering end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls and file sharing. Wire's Government edition holds BSI approval for VS-NfD communications.
As Director of Information Security, you will lead Wire's InfoSec team, security strategy and assurance programme. This role offers a clear path to CISO, with focus on strategic delivery, team development and external credibility.
Key responsibilities include:
Customer Engagement & External Representation: Represent Wire in security discussions with government, defence, critical infrastructure and enterprise customers. Lead security contributions to major sales opportunities, RFPs and tenders with the commercial team. Manage relationships with the BSI, assurance bodies and auditors; represent Wire at relevant industry forums. Communicate Wire's security model, capabilities and assurance evidence clearly and accurately.
Security Strategy & Governance: Own the information security strategy and roadmap, prioritising risk reduction alongside product and business needs. Provide the executive team with clear recommendations and lead delivery of agreed security priorities. Lead security assurance, maintaining existing ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications and VS-NfD approval, driving continual improvement in underlying management systems, and progressing work towards BSI C5 attestation. Lead international certification, accreditation and security assurance programmes aligned with Wire's global market priorities, including requirements relevant to EU institutions, NATO and other international government and defence customers. Assess security requirements arising from NIS2 and other relevant regulation, and incorporate agreed actions into the roadmap. Own security risk management and report risks, priorities and progress to the executive team and board. Lead security incident response and coordinate follow-up improvements.
Team Leadership: Lead, coach and develop the InfoSec team with clear objectives and accountability. Participate in Wire's long-term success through VSOPs (equity participation).
Requirements: Significant information security experience, including several years leading security teams. German and English at C1 level or above, written and spoken. Permanent position, 40 hours per week. Hybrid arrangement: 1-2 days per week in Berlin office desirable. Reports to CPTO. Desired start date: as soon as possible.
