Information Security Manager and Architect (f/m/d) – Cloud Development

At IONOS, the leading European provider of cloud infrastructure, cloud services and hosting services, you will work together with a wide range of teams. We are characterized by open structures, a friendly working culture and flat hierarchies with a strong team spirit. We firmly believe that work and fun are compatible, and offer you the right environment for this. Our constant growth means that we are always looking for new colleagues. Become part of IONOS and grow with us.

As an Information Security Architect and Manager (Hybrid Role) at IONOS, you will play a pivotal part in designing and implementing security solutions in a highly scalable cloud environment. Your primary focus is to coach development teams on all aspects of IT security and actively support them in creating resilient and future-proof security architectures.

Tasks

• Coaching & Advising
  • Conducting workshops and coaching sessions for development teams on best practices in cloud security, secure coding, and threat modeling
  • Advising on compliance requirements (ISO 27001, GDPR/DSGVO, BSI)
  • Preparing for and supporting audits and certifications
• Risk Assessment
  • Identifying and evaluating security risks in IT systems, processes, and infrastructure
  • Selecting and implementing appropriate security measures (e.g., firewalls, encryption, access controls)
• Security Architecture – Design, Implementation & Documentation
  • Contributing to the design and further development of a security-as-code-driven cloud security architecture
• Security Incident Management & Emergency Planning
  • Developing disaster recovery and business continuity plans
  • Coordinating responses to security incidents

Qualifications

• Professional Background
  • Completed studies in (Business) Informatics, Engineering, or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of experience in IT security, ideally within cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Technical Skills
  • In-depth knowledge of network security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and container security
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
• Soft Skills & Coaching Competencies
  • Strong communication skills to engage and develop both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience preparing and delivering training sessions, workshops, or mentoring programs
• Personal Attributes
  • Analytical and solution-oriented mindset with a “hands-on” approach
  • Proactive and team-oriented work style Willingness to learn, openness to new technologies, and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge

Location: Berlin or Karlsruhe

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with home office option.
• Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
• At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.

About IONOS

IONOS is the leading European digitalization partner for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB). The company serves around six million customers and operates across 18 markets in Europe and North America, with its services being accessible worldwide. With its Web Presence & Productivity portfolio, IONOS acts as a 'one-stop shop' for all digitalization needs: from domains and web hosting to classic website builders and do-it-yourself solutions, from e-commerce to online marketing tools. In addition, the company offers Cloud Solutions to enterprises who are looking to move to the cloud as their businesses evolve. 

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of, for example, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity, physical characteristics, marital status or any other irrelevant factor subject to applicable law.