DDoS & Security Manager

DDoS & Security Manager - Berlin

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.

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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: DDoS mitigation 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: -DDoS mitigation strategies -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)