Engineering Manager - Security
Prague
Engineering – Platform /
full-time /
Hybrid
About Kiwi.com
Kiwi.com is a leading global travel-tech company headquartered in the Czech Republic. Our innovative algorithm enables users to find better route options and prices other search engines can’t see, daily performing billions of price checks across 95% of global flight content. Are you bold, bright and curious? Join a global business that’s still got a start-up heart.
About our Platform team
Our Platform team is at the heart of Kiwi.com's technological infrastructure, providing unified solutions that empower our product teams to focus on what matters most: solving problems for travellers. We're building the foundation that allows Kiwi.com to scale efficiently and securely globally. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of travel technology, working on challenges that impact the entire organisation and ultimately enhance the experience of millions of travellers worldwide.
What you will do
- As our Engineering Manager for Security, you will lead and evolve Kiwi.com's security strategy, aligning it with the company's mission, vision, and business objectives.
- You will oversee and manage a team of 5-8 engineers across application security and information security domains.
- You will drive the implementation of security measures that protect Kiwi.com's people, infrastructure, and devices while enabling product teams to focus on solving traveller problems.
- Leveraging your previous experience, you will develop and maintain a "secure by default" environment, eliminating unnecessary toil for engineering teams.
- You will collaborate with stakeholders across Kiwi.com to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the business.
- You will identify and mitigate security risks, lead incident response efforts, and continuously improve security posture.
- You will advocate for a culture of security awareness and best practices throughout our business.
What you will need
- You have extensive experience in information security management roles, preferably in a fast-paced tech environment.
- You offer a strong understanding of security principles, risk management, and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS).
- You bring a proven track record of building and leading high-performing security teams.
- You demonstrate excellent communication skills in English with the ability to translate complex security concepts for various audiences.
- You are fluent in strategic thinking and the ability to align security initiatives with business goals.
- Your previous experience with cloud security, application security, and enterprise security architecture is essential for this role.
- You are familiar with agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
We offer you
- We give our employees the freedom to choose between the environment of work from home and our office in Prague, situated in the heart of the Karlin district with an in-house gym, sleeping spots, canteen, showers, chillout zones, and free refreshments.
- We enjoy benefits, such as meal vouchers, 25 days of paid vacation, Cafeteria, sick days, VIP Medical Care, Multisport card, Makro Cash & Carry Card, Employee Assistance Program, and career development framework.
- Annual financial bonus based on company and individual performance.
- Relocation package (including visa transfer support).
- We're rewarding Kiwis with flight vouchers to celebrate their Kiwi anniversaries.
- Grow.Kiwi program which supports parents and keeps them engaged with the company.
- Dogs are welcome in our offices.
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Interested? Join us and help us make travel more accessible to all.
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