Lead IT Security Specialist

sennder is Europes leading digital freight forwarder. In a traditional industry we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes. We move trucks with courage and the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at exceptional quality. Get to know us better by reviewing our presentation.

We are a growing team looking for a Lead IT Security in the IT department to help us on our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics. The role is located in our Berlin office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and mentor a distributed team of three IT professionals (based in Poland and Italy) ensuring effective collaboration and performance
• Implement and manage IAM solutions to enhance security and protect company assets using the latest phishingresistant methods
• Develop and enforce corporate security policies acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on information security and promoting a culture of security awareness
• Lead and execute IT projects for onboarding/offboarding and other IT/security initiatives
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement innovative IT solutions to streamline operations
• Work closely with crossfunctional teams to address ITrelated needs and support business growth
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of IT processes policies and procedures
• Share updates andclear communication on security projects and progress with stakeholders
• Ensure IT practices comply with industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3 years of experience in Information Security ideally with IAM and security policy exposure
• Understanding security principles (e.g. defense in depth least privilege) and access management rules (e.g. RBAC)
• Experience working with IAM platforms like Okta Entra OneLogin; familiarity withSAML/OIDC protocols
• Experience inAgile project environments able to plan and communicate progress clearly to the stakeholders
• Strong communication inEnglish and Polish youll work in a local and global setup
• Understanding of European compliance requirements especially GDPR NIS2 and optionally the ITGrundschutz
• Optional certifications: (ISC)2 CC CISSP CISM
• Experience in team management or a desire to develop leadership skills
• Passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to continuous learning

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At sennder we want to maximize the individual potential of all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility we value commitment team spirit and respect to build fruitful collaboration across teams. Learn more about who we are on

• Fast growth scaleup with an international team of 1000 people 74 nationalities spread across 11 European offices. With English as our common language we are able to work together.
• Learning and development on the job and with the support of a biannual review process learning allowance high potential programs sennder onboarding academy and internal trainings.
• Various opportunities to connect with colleagues through regular team events and company gettogethers such as our highly anticipated sennder .
• Prioritize employee engagement and mental wellbeing by fostering a supportive environment through the Likeminded platform and conducting regular employee satisfaction surveys.
• Hybrid work model where you seamlessly merge virtual productivity and inoffice collaboration with your colleagues.
• Competitive compensation package including objectivebased bonus referral reward and in some cases virtual option plan.

We value humility and were as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives our innovation and we offer a collaborative dynamic and international work environment. Just be yourselfwe are excited to meet you and for you to join us in shaping the future of the logistics industry in Europe.

If you have any questions or need special accommodation please reach out to us at As soon as you apply your journey with sennder begins.