LiveEO is applying the latest developments in artificial intelligence to analyse satellite data and is bringing the insights of earth observation data to customers in the enterprise sector. LiveEO’s ambitious goal is to monitor 1 billion assets across the globe with its unique SaaS solution until 2030. Our team is as global as the satellite data we process and the customers we serve. Together, we are building something big.

As the Information Security Officer, you will be the owner of LiveEO’s ISMS and act as the central contact point for all matters related to security audits, certifications, and risk governance, both internally and externally, ensuring that our systems and data meet the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and availability. The role also includes managing internal audit cycles, training, and personnel security processes such as background screening.

You will guide both strategic security architecture and day-to-day operational governance, ensuring LiveEO remains compliant with frameworks like SOC2 and ISO 27001. The ideal candidate brings not only cloud‑native security expertise but also proven, hands‑on experience with BSI IT‑Grundschutz, which is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Your challenge:

• Lead LiveEO’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ensure it meets German and international standards.
• Drive implementation and successful audits for BSI certification, SOC2 Type II and ISO27001, among others.
• Design and enforce internal security policies, access controls, and risk management procedures.
• Support audit readiness and lead interactions with certification bodies and enterprise customers.
• Promote a culture of security through internal training, awareness programs, and process ownership.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendors for security posture and compliance risks.
• Monitor evolving legal and regulatory requirements and adapt policies accordingly.
• Work with CTO (primary reporting line) and COO for cross-organizational security and compliance alignment, as well as with Engineering and Infrastructure for secure system design and monitoring, and Enterprise customers, partners and auditors for compliance reviews and due diligence processes.

Security Architecture, Tools & Platforms You Will Work With:

• Security frameworks: BSI IT-Grundschutz, SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53
• AWS Security Services (IAM, GuardDuty, Inspector)
• Teleport
• Auth0
• GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, Linear
• Google Workspace

Your profile:

• German nationality (due to customer and compliance requirements)
• 7+ years of experience in information security, IT governance, or risk & compliance roles
• Proven success with BSI certification or audit projects
• Familiarity with SOC2, ISO 27001, or NIST 800-53 frameworks
• Strong understanding of cloud-native security, especially AWS
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills
• Fluency in German and English

Nice to Have

• Experience in regulated sectors (space, energy, mobility, telecom, etc.)
• Experience leading a Workplace IT or internal IT operations team
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, secure CI/CD pipelines, or software supply chain security
• Experience with Teleport, Auth0, or comparable IAM tooling

Our Benefits:

• The opportunity to lead a flagship product line in a high-growth, globally recognized company.
• A culture of ownership, impact, and innovation where your work directly supports climate resilience and infrastructure reliability.
• Competitive compensation, equity options, and benefits.
• A collaborative and learning environment - frequent internal workshops, knowledge sharing sessions, journal clubs and hackathons.
• Office located in the centre of Berlin Kreuzberg with free fruit, nuts and drinks.
• A diverse and vibrant international environment of 30+ different nationalities.
• We are committed to building an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged.