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We’re a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to help developers, builders, and creators bring their ideas to life with speed and simplicity, by providing a cloud data platform that makes open-source databases, search, streaming, and application infrastructure easily accessible to everyone. At Aiven, we are moving from being "the open-source database cloud" to the AI infrastructure provider for future developers. Trust is our product, but security is a business partnering function. Your mission is to ensure that as we innovate at high velocity in AI and agentic workflows, security is built into our product DNA, not bolted on as an afterthought. We are moving away from an "external auditor" model toward an embedded security model. You will lead a high-talent organization that builds security champions within our product squads, ensuring that we move fast without breaking our promise to customers.
Job Responsibility:
Embedded Security Leadership: Transition the security function from an outside observer to an internal partner
Commercial Acceleration: Partner closely with our sales leaders to win and retain enterprise customers
Operational Efficiency: Manage and lead our global security team (currently ~20 people)
Business Partnering Mindset: Operate with the understanding that you are a partner to GTM and Product
AI & Product Innovation: Define the security guardrails for our next-gen AI services (LLMOps, agentic permissions)
Compliance & Precision: Oversee our core compliance (SOC2, ISO 27k, PCI-DSS) and incident response capabilities
Requirements:
Proven experience leading security in a high-growth SaaS, Cloud, or Infrastructure company
Track record of partnering with GTM functions to close high-ACV enterprise deals
Experience implementing "Security Champion" or embedded security programs
Experience managing distributed teams across multiple time zones (Europe, North America, APAC)
Deep familiarity with the European regulatory landscape (GDPR, NIS2, etc.)
What we offer:
Participate in Aiven’s equity plan
Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy
Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success
Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities
Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program
Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time)
Enjoy country-specific benefits for our global cast