Expert Security Engineer - Security Controls Adoption & Assurance

About Jimdo

Join us to help unleash the power of the self-employed and help them thrive! 

Jimdo was founded by three school friends in 2007 in a farmhouse in Northern Germany. Fast forward to today, we’re a growing, profitable business with a team of 250+ people from 50 nationalities based in over 15 countries. Our portfolio serves the unique needs of microbusinesses. In addition to our GDPR-compliant website builder powered by AI, we offer an online store, legal text generator, business listings, social media integration, SEO, and more. We’re constantly developing new products and services that make the lives of microbusiness owners easier and help fuel their businesses. If you’re inspired by our mission and like the idea of working for a dynamic remote-first company where you can create impact from day 1, we’d love to meet you!

Role Overview :

We are a small team of security experts enabling Jimdo’s business, product, and engineering teams to build and operate our offerings securely. Our mission is to protect our people and assets from threats and to ensure secure business operations. Reporting to the Head of SecOps, you will be responsible for the implementation and adoption of critical security controls, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring security best practices across Jimdo’s enterprise and cloud environments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the Head of SecOps in operationalizing the Technical Security Strategy.

• Implement security controls to ensure enforcement of policies and procedures.

• Develop security standards for integration into the Jimdo technology environment.

• Enhance cloud security posture management (AWS, EKS) and vulnerability remediation.

• Automate security workflows, including vulnerability management and compliance checks.

• Engage with teams to improve security control adoption and assurance.

• Manage security controls assurance and post-incident remediation activities.

• Build KPIs, dashboards, and security reports to track security effectiveness.

• Act as a liaison with external vendors and ensure compliance with security standards.

What you bring to the table:

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles.

• Relevant security certifications (GIAC, CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, etc.).

• Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code).

• Expertise in vulnerability management, threat analysis, and penetration testing.

• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Terraform, CI/CD).

• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide security guidance.

• Experience in building security controls and assurance frameworks.

What we offer:

Inspiring Mission: At our core, we are driven by a meaningful mission - to  empower solopreneurs and small businesses to succeed and  to contribute to the sustainability and vibrancy of the communities they serve.

Flexibility and Trust: Our work environment thrives on flexibility and trust. We offer fully remote work set-up  with opportunities for in-person collaboration. You can manage your working hours flexibly because we prioritize the results you deliver over the number of hours you put in. 

Support for your side hustles: We encourage side hustles. In addition, you get up to three free Jimdo websites for your personal or professional projects that you get to keep forever.

An International Diverse Team: Our team is a mosaic of over 248 individuals hailing from 50+ different countries and working across 15+ diverse locations. We take pride in our openness and inclusivity, with an Employee-led DEI Council and active ERGs that ensure everyone's voices are heard.

Continuous  Growth and Career Development: We invest in your growth with company-wide access to LinkedIn Learning and Hack Weeks, Deep Work Thursdays, conferences and access to technical eLearning platforms. From day one, you have the chance to contribute your ideas and create a meaningful impact. Our flat hierarchies and swift decision-making processes provide an open platform for your career progression.

Competitive Benefits Package: 

• Annual compensation reviews to ensure you're rewarded fairly.

• A remote office set-up bonus to enhance your workspace.

• A unique workation policy that allows you to work from different locations.

• An employee assistance program, offering resources and counseling.

• Plus, a perk that keeps giving: up to three free Jimdo websites for your personal or professional projects that you get to keep forever.

Jimdo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means that we don’t discriminate based on race or ethnic origin, color, the language(s) you speak, where you (or your parents) are from, or whether or not you consider yourself to have a disability. Neither will your age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, or political opinions play a part in your application with us. Our diverse team values and celebrates the uniqueness of each individual. We embrace differences and believe that they enrich our organization, making us stronger and more innovative. Join us, and let's continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of background or identity.

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