DDoS & Security Manager

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:
• 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:
  • 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)