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Director of IT Security (m/f/d)

Security Engineer • On-site • Full-time • 📍 Berlin

Raisin, the world's leading savings and investment platform, is seeking a communicative and driven IT Security Manager to lead and develop its internal security teams. The role focuses on internal security operations, cross-departmental coordination, DORA compliance and AWS cloud security oversight. You will act as a critical internal sparring partner for Business, IT and the 2nd Line of Defense.

Stack

AWS

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of internal security operations, leading and mentoring internal security experts in a results-oriented manner
  • Act as the central, consultative liaison across the company and lead cross-departmental coordination of security topics
  • Oversee 1st line technical security execution, including incident analysis, threat mitigation and robust monitoring
  • Serve as the central contact for the 2nd Line of Defense (CISO) and ensure alignment with IT Governance, risk frameworks and DORA
  • Drive and contribute to broader security-related projects across the IT landscape
  • Guide teams in maintaining a secure, compliant AWS cloud environment based on the Shared Responsibility Model
  • Pragmatically manage third-party security vendor relationships, ensuring SLA adherence, cost-effectiveness and strong ROI

Requirements

  • 10+ years of overall experience in cybersecurity or information security
  • At least 3+ years of proven experience as an IT Security Manager or in a similar leadership capacity
  • Broad expertise across domains such as IT Governance/GRC, ISMS, ISO 27001, BCM, NIS 2, DORA, Vulnerability Management, SOC/SIEM, IAM/PAM, Penetration Testing, Network Security or DevSecOps
  • A generalist leadership mindset with understanding of security technologies, standards and business impact
  • Proven track record leading, structuring and motivating internal technical teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Solid practical knowledge of AWS Cloud Infrastructure and the cloud Shared Responsibility Model
  • Basic knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM, ITIL)
  • Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English

Nice to have

  • Fluent German

Soft skills

Strong sense of responsibility and flexibilityEagerness to engage with new topicsCollaborative teamwork and a respectful, supportive interpersonal styleSolution-oriented, analytical, structured and reliable work approachHighly communicative

What we offer

  • Employee development budget of €2,000 and four full training days per year
  • Flexible working hours, home office and 30 vacation days
  • Company pension scheme supported with 20%
  • Urban Sports Club membership subsidy of more than €20 per month
  • Deutschland Ticket subsidised with €25 per month
  • JobRad bike leasing with tax savings and covered insurance
  • Snacks, fresh fruit and drinks in the office
  • Possible relocation support

About the company

Raisin is the world's leading platform for savings and investment products. Founded in 2012, this FinTech connects consumers with banks in the EU, the UK and the US, and employs more than 800 people from over 75 countries. The platform holds over 80 billion euros in assets from more than one million investors.

Languages: Angol (kiváló, szóban és írásban), Német (előny)