At LiveEO, we combine Space Technology with AI to solve problems here on Earth. Our satellite-based monitoring solutions help Infrastructure operators and industrial companies to make their operations more ecological, safer, and more efficient.
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.

The Information Security Officer (Director level) will lead and evolve LiveEO’s end-to-end information security strategy as the company scales across critical infrastructure sectors in Europe and beyond. This role owns the development, implementation, and certification of LiveEO’s security and compliance posture—ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all systems and data.

You will drive both high-level security architecture and day-to-day operational governance, ensuring compliance with frameworks such as BSI IT-Grundschutz, SOC 2, and ISO 27001. In addition, you will oversee the Workplace IT function, ensuring our internal systems, devices, and services operate securely, efficiently, and in accordance with international standards.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, regulated, and technically complex environments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

This role will partner closely with multiple teams and stakeholders, including:

• CTO (primary reporting line) and COO for organization-wide security and compliance alignment
• Engineering & Infrastructure for secure architecture, monitoring, and incident response
• Enterprise customers, partners, and auditors for due diligence, certifications, and security reviews
• Workplace IT team and external vendors for tooling, device management, and operational support environments

Security Architecture, Tools & Platforms You Will Work With

Security frameworks

• BSI IT-Grundschutz, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53

Cloud & infrastructure security

• AWS Security Services (IAM, GuardDuty, Inspector)
• Teleport (secure infrastructure access)
• Auth0 (authentication & authorization)

Identity, access & collaboration

• Google Workspace SSO & identity management
• JumpCloud, MDM, endpoint security platforms

Development & internal tooling

• GitLab, JIRA, Confluence

Key Responsibilities of Your Role

• Lead and continuously improve LiveEO’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) in alignment with German and international standards.
• Drive implementation, audit readiness, and successful certification for BSI IT-Grundschutz, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and related frameworks.
• Define, implement, and enforce internal security policies, risk management processes, and access control models.
• Lead the Workplace IT function, setting strategic direction for internal tooling, device management, access logic, and vendor ecosystem.
• Manage relationships with external IT and security providers, ensuring adherence to security and performance SLAs.
• Oversee audit readiness, documentation, and interactions with certification bodies and enterprise customers.
• Foster a company-wide culture of security through training, awareness initiatives, and process ownership.
• Assess new technologies, tools, and vendors for security posture, compliance risks, and operational impact.
• Monitor evolving legal, regulatory, and industry-specific requirements and adapt policies accordingly.

Must Have

• German nationality (required for specific customer and compliance engagements)
• 7+ years of experience in information security, IT governance, or risk & compliance roles
• Demonstrated experience leading or preparing for BSI IT-Grundschutz certification
• Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST 800-53
• Experience with vendor management, SLAs, and contract review
• Strong background in cloud-native security (especially AWS)
• Excellent cross-functional and stakeholder communication
• 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

• 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.

LiveEO is a well funded startup founded in 2018 and based in Berlin. Our primary service is modelling risk to our customers’ assets and infrastructure from vegetation, ground deformation and change detection. We currently have around 160 employees from all over the world with a variety of backgrounds