Helsing builds AI to protect our democracies, and strict security is fundamental to our operations. As an Information Security Officer, you will actively maintain and advance our security posture across compliance, risk management, and security awareness. This cross-functional role requires direct collaboration with engineering, product, legal, and operational teams to solve complex challenges. You will apply your expertise in a technically demanding, highly regulated environment where your work delivers immediate and meaningful impact. ## The day-to-day
Conduct internal audits and assessments against ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and other applicable frameworks; track findings and drive remediation efforts
Prepare and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures in strict alignment with internal standards and compliance frameworks
Advance our risk management processes by maintaining risk registers, conducting assessments, and executing treatment plans
Perform thorough security assessments across internal systems to identify control gaps and implement practical improvements
Design and execute security awareness initiatives, including targeted training and communications, to establish robust security practices across the organisation
Collaborate with engineering, product, legal, and operations teams to seamlessly embed security requirements into daily workflows
You should apply if you
Demonstrate hands-on experience conducting audits and assessments against ISO 27001 or BSI IT-Grundschutz within structured compliance frameworks
Manage risk identification, assessment, and treatment processes effectively in a professional environment
Communicate complex security requirements clearly and concisely to non-security stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations
Design and deliver impactful security awareness initiatives that build a cohesive security culture
Exhibit meticulous organisation, with the proven ability to manage documentation, track audit findings, and oversee remediation
Speak and write fluent German to successfully navigate the regulatory environment and manage BSI IT-Grundschutz requirements
Seek to advance your career in a technically complex environment where your work directly supports the protection of democratic values
Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematicallyunder-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.
Nice to Have
Relevant professional certifications, such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or equivalent
Experience operating within the defence, government, or critical infrastructure sectors
Familiarity with additional compliance frameworks beyond ISO 27001 and BSI IT-Grundschutz, including SOC 2 or NIST
Exposure to AI or software development environments, including an understanding of the specific security considerations for developing and deploying machine learning systems
Experience preparing for external audits and liaising directly with third-party auditors
Knowledge of supply chain security requirements and experience assessing third-party vendor risk
Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields
Helsing’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns
The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world
Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward
In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts
We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about
What we offer
Competitive salary and VSOP options
Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances
Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers. - Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
These are the core benefits across all locations, there may be additional benefits in certain locations. Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.
Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found here.
