# Director of Information Security (f/m/d) at Wire 1 > Germany · Director+ · Security · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/personio%3Awire-1%3A2855897 (read 2026-11-10). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Wire 1](https://alderhq.app/companies/wire-1) - Location text: Berlin; Hamburg; Brandenburg; Germany - Where it can be done from (inferred): Germany (evidence: "Location: Berlin; Hamburg; Brandenburg; Germany") - Posted: 2026-10-22 (19 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://wire-1.jobs.personio.de/job/2855897 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (Berlin, n 5): p25 €115k, median €120k, p75 €125k ## Description (the employer's text) ### WHO WE ARE At Wire, we provide secure communications for governments, defence organisations and regulated enterprises across Europe. We helped pioneer Messaging Layer Security (MLS) and are at the forefront of deploying it in production at scale, delivering end-to-end encrypted messaging, calls and file sharing. Our Government edition holds BSI approval for VS-NfD communications within its approved scope. ### GENERAL INFORMATION Employment Type: Permanent Previous working experience: Significant information security experience, including several years leading security teams Working hours: 40hrs/week Working Location: Berlin (1-2 days per week in the office desirable) Reports to: CPTO Languages: German and English at C1 level or above, written and spoken Desired start date: As soon as possible ### YOUR CHALLENGE AT WIRE Customer engagement and 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 and 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 our existing ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications and VS-NfD approval, driving continual improvement in the 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. Allocate team effort to agreed priorities and review delivery against the security roadmap. Partner with Product Engineering to embed security in product design, development and release processes. Develop security capability and effective collaboration across the business. First-year objectives Establish trusted working relationships with key government and defence customers and prospects. Agree a prioritised security strategy and roadmap, and deliver its first-year milestones. Mature and embed Wire’s risk management framework, establishing consistent risk assessment criteria, clear ownership and prioritised treatment plans. Support major sales opportunities with timely, credible security engagement and assurance evidence. Deliver agreed team development objectives and improve collaboration with the wider business. Demonstrate readiness for progression to CISO. ### YOUR PROFILE ### Essential requirements Significant information security experience, including several years leading security teams. Demonstrated ability to lead security discussions with senior customers and external stakeholders, and to explain complex security topics clearly to executives. Strong working knowledge of BSI IT-Grundschutz, BSI C5, VS-NfD requirements and ISO 27001. German and English at C1 level or above, written and spoken, with the ability to present to German government customers in German. ### Strong plus Experience with German public sector or defence organisations, such as Bundeswehr, BWI, BAAINBw, federal ministries or their suppliers. Experience with classified information handling and the Geheimschutz framework. An existing Ü2/Ü3 security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one. Experience delivering security certification, accreditation or assurance programmes across multiple jurisdictions, ideally involving EU institutions, NATO or international government and defence customers. A background in secure communications, cryptography, SaaS or software product companies. Familiarity with NIS2, the EU Cyber Resilience Act and sovereign cloud requirements. Experience as a CISO or deputy CISO. ### WHY WIRE? Join a market-proven company with more than 1,000 customers and help Wire become the trusted secure communications partner for organisations that care deeply about security and privacy. Participate in Wire’s long-term success through VSOPs. 30 days of vacation entitlement, allowing you to take well-deserved time off and maintain a healthy work-life balance. With an Urban Sports Club subscription, stay balanced and mentally and physically healthy. Investment in professional development with an annual education budget of €1,000 and access to top-notch learning resources. 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. Enjoy fresh breakfast in the office, daily fruits, snacks, free soft drinks, and a nice Barista coffee machine. Wire is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race. ### CONTACT Join us in shaping the future of secure communication. Click Apply now to submit your CV - we look forward to meeting you! --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/personio%3Awire-1%3A2855897 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.