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About the Role
Be ready to play an essential role by joining our Information Security Team. You will become a pioneer in transforming how organisations and governments communicate securely. You will work closely with the Director of Information Security and interact with the engineering, product, and other teams regularly.
Responsibilities
- Review security- or privacy-critical changes and implement or propose solutions to potential issues
- Maintain security documentation of the product with focus on product certifications
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding product security topics
- Support new feature development from a security point of view to identify possible security or privacy pitfalls early in the process
- Contribute to internal security audits, risk assessments and threat modelling workshops
- Conduct security awareness trainings regarding your field of responsibility
- Be responsible for our Platform Security controls
- Support technical due diligence to ensure compliance with information security and data protection requirements
- Oversee the incident management process and team members involved in resolving the incident
- Maintain documentation of security- and privacy-related processes
- Support Wire’s identity and access management
- Drive the implementation and maintenance of SecOps measures for our Platform
Requirements
- Proficient understanding of secure software development practices, including threat modelling and security architecture review for products
- Hands-on experience assessing security and privacy risks in product features (e.g., authentication, encryption, data handling, APIs)
- Working knowledge of cloud security fundamentals (e.g., AWS) and common infrastructure tools (Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm)
- Experience supporting security certifications/compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR)
- Strong communication skills and experience engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders on security and privacy topics
- Familiarity with GitHub, Jira and Confluence
- Interest in and keeping up with trends and news from the InfoSec world
- Self-motivated to identify security problems and engage with teams to find solutions
- Ability to do in-depth research and present the results to the team
- Programming experience, preferably with one or more of JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin, Java, Rust and Haskell
- Thorough understanding of security code reviews, bug triage based on common metrics like CVSS, and vulnerability management
- Practical, working understanding of basic cryptographic ciphers/algorithms and understanding protocols or concepts like Elliptic Curve, TLS, Public Key Infrastructure and Messaging Layer Security
- Strong understanding of application security frameworks like OWASP Top 10
- Thorough knowledge of OAuth, SSO, Identity and Access Management systems
- Willingness to subject yourself to the S2 security check of the German Government
Skills
- Product Security
- Platform Security
- Threat modelling
- Security architecture review
- Security and privacy risk assessment
- Cloud security fundamentals (AWS)
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Helm
- Security certifications/compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR)
- Communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- GitHub
- Jira
- Confluence
- InfoSec trends
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Swift
- Kotlin
- Java
- Rust
- Haskell
- Security code reviews
- Bug triage (CVSS)
- Vulnerability management
- Cryptographic ciphers/algorithms
- Elliptic Curve
- TLS
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Messaging Layer Security
- OWASP Top 10
- OAuth
- SSO
- Identity and Access Management
Location
- Remote EU / Berlin
- Germany
- EU country
Work Type
- 12-month contract
- Possibility of extension
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5-7 years in Product Security
Benefits
- Participation in Wire’s long-term success through VSOPs
- 30 days of vacation entitlement
- Urban Sports Club subscription
- Annual education budget of €1,000
- Access to top-notch learning resources
- Fresh breakfast in the office
- Daily fruits
- Snacks
- Free soft drinks
- Barista coffee machine
About the Company
- 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.
- We're building a secure, easy-to-use, and feature-rich communication tool with the latest technologies.
- We don't just create software — we're also impacting national and international committees.
- Our research and development occur at our Berlin headquarters and other locations in Europe and the USA, where we embrace diversity and adhere to the strictest data protection standards.
- We see regulations as a foundation supporting our commitment to secure our customer's communication.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.