As Head of Security at Warmwind you will make our AI-native operating system practically secure-end to end. Your mission is to design, build and scale a modern security foundation that protects our cloud-hosted virtual desktops and core platform without slowing innovation. You’ll set the bar for how security is done in AI infrastructure: simple, robust and relentlessly effective.
You’ll define the vision, lead execution and grow a high-caliber team that keeps Warmwind trusted by design.
Tasks
* Own the security vision and strategy across infrastructure, product and operations.
* Establish secure-by-default principles for our platform and development lifecycle.
* Build a high-impact security organization and culture that scales with the company.
* Partner with engineering and leadership to enable fast, safe shipping.
Qualifications
Must-haves
* Proven leadership in security for modern cloud-native systems and products.
* Track record of turning security vision into simple, durable controls at scale.
* Strong technical depth and the ability to work hands‑on when needed.
* Clear pragmatic communicator; team builder; high ownership.
* On‑site in Jena; English working language.
Nice-to-haves
* Experience around virtual desktops / remote workspaces and AI / agent platforms.
* Familiarity with our environment: Debian, Kubernetes, Keycloak, Grafana / Loki, React, TypeScript / NestJS, Postgres, Redis, GraphQL / WebSockets.
Benefits
* Own and shape security for a category‑defining AI OS.
* Top‑of‑market compensation for the right leader.
* Build the function from the ground up with strong executive support.
* On‑site collaboration in Jena, Germany.
Company Culture and Work Style
We operate in a dynamic startup environment where speed, efficiency and innovation are key to achieving our goals and growing together. Our development process is based on rapid iterations allowing us to quickly implement and test ideas to enhance our product and meet user needs.
Language Requirements
German or English
#J-18808-Ljbffr