Information Security Specialist

Protecting one billion people from cyber threats If you find this proposition more exciting than scary come on board and grow with us.

Whalebone is a global company working on user-centric cybersecurity products for telcos ISPs enterprises public institutions and governments that provide millions of everyday internet users unyielding protection from malware phishing schemes ransomware and other malicious digital attacks without the need for them to download anything. Whalebone is headquartered in Brno Czech Republic.

At this point Whalebone has 400 customers in telecommunications and corporate sectors (A1 O2 Telefonica Tele2 Panasonic Bauhaus and many others) around the globe. With over 160 team members of multiple nationalities Whalebone ranked 22nd in Deloittes list of fastest-growing companies in Central Europe.

In this role you will partner with R&D Legal and customer-facing teams to ensure our products and internal environment remain secure while enabling fast and sustainable growth. Your work will directly impact how we detect threats respond to vulnerabilities and build trust with our customers.

• Manage and continuously improve internal security measures to protect people devices and data
• Actively monitor cybersecurity risks and emerging threats introducing timely mitigation strategies
• Handle incoming vulnerability reports and coordinate their assessment and resolution
• Collaborate with R&D on product security and support secure development practices
• Support customer-facing teams by addressing security-related questions and building trust
• Contribute to incident response activities and help improve detection and response capabilities
• Drive security awareness across the company and promote a security-first mindset

• 3 years of experience in information security cybersecurity or a related role
• Solid understanding of common threat vectors and modern attack techniques
• Basic knowledge of cryptography principles
• Experience with vulnerability management or security operations
• Ability to explain cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and address security risks independently

• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM Security).
• Experience working with security standards or regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO GDPR)
• Experience supporting audits or certification processes (e.g. SOC 2)

• Meaningful job helping the company scale and shape a brand-new role
• 205 vacation days a rewarding financial package performance bonuses and the option to choose ESOP as a benefit
• Office-based company culture with home office options up to 4 sick days annually based on your selected working setup and up to two weeks of Work From Anywhere each year
• You will be supported to learn grow and gain new experiences with us
• Regular events & teambuildings grill enjoy pub quizzes or have breakfast with us
• Your opinion will matter to us discuss your ideas and feedback directly with the CEO or CTO if you feel they should hear them
• Mobile phone tariff available for friends and family members
• Access to the ALZA special benefits program
• Multisport Card available through the company program
• 15% discount on all coffee products on the Coffeespot e-shop
• Access to wellbeing support through Hedepy

• Work setup: On-site
• Location: Jezuitská 14/13 Brno Czech Republic
• Job type: Full-time