DDoS & Security Manager - Berlin
Our client is a technology-driven company with a strong focus on security and DDoS protection, currently experiencing significant growth. Over the past two years, the DDoS Defence team has expanded from 4 to 9 people, creating the need for a dedicated Manager DDoS Defence.
This role is management-focused and combines people leadership, technical oversight, and product ownership. You will lead a growing team, own the DDoS defence portfolio end-to-end, and play a key role in shaping the company’s in-house DDoS protection product.
The position is based in Berlin or Karlsruhe and follows a hybrid working model with onsite presence required.
If this sounds like something that would appeal to you - Apply today!
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the DDoS Defence team (currently ~8 engineers)
* Own and manage the DDoS defence portfolio
* Disciplinary Management for the team
* Lead hiring and team growth
* Act as a key interface between engineering, architecture, product, and senior management
* Drive the development and roadmap of the in-house DDoS protection product
* Provide technical leadership in:
* DDoS mitigation
* Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
* Traffic scrubbing and defence mechanisms
* Support architectural and strategic security decisions
* Occasional travel as required
Skills/Requirements
* Strong experience in DDoS protection, network security, or large-scale security environments
* Proven people management experience in a leadership role
* Strong understanding of:
-DDoS mitigation strategies
-Web Application Firewalls
-Scrubbing centres / traffic mitigation
* Experience owning or operating security platforms or products
* Willingness to work in a hybrid model (onsite presence required)