Head of IT & Security (f/m/d)

Our Mission

At Circus (Xetra: CA1), headquartered in Munich with offices in Berlin and Hamburg, we are pioneering global developments in on-demand autonomous food production. From culinary creation to production and operations, everything is powered by seamlessly integrated robotics and transformative AI.

Our foundation lies in groundbreaking advancements in robotics, driven by artificial intelligence — the long-missing link in realizing fully autonomous food automation. The time has come for a new status quo: just as autonomous vehicles are reshaping our cities and daily lives, we are redefining the entire experience of food.

Our team brings together leading minds in Robotics, AI, Engineering, and Culinary, working closely with industry-leading partners to revolutionize how food is prepared, accessed, and experienced.

Join us as we shape a future where the art of cooking meets the science of technology — and where food becomes something fundamentally new.

About the Role

The Head of IT and Security will be responsible for overseeing IT infrastructure, endpoint management, and enterprise security. You will manage daily IT operations, ensure compliance with ISO27001 standards, and proactively strengthen our security posture across all systems and tools, including Google Workspace, Atlassian products, and AWS.

This role is both strategic and hands-on. You will define long-term IT strategy while also being deeply involved in implementation and operational execution.

Your Daily Business

IT Administration & Infrastructure;

• Lead the administration of Google Workspace, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), and AWS infrastructure.

• Setup of MDM for macos and Microsoft endpoints

• Identity and access management

• Develop IT policies, standards, and procedures to support growth and efficiency.

• Oversee endpoint management and ensure secure, seamless device provisioning and support.

• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve business productivity and collaboration.

Security & Compliance;

• Own the ISO27001 certification process and ongoing compliance management. Evolve the company’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) further.

• Implement, monitor, and improve endpoint and network security systems.

• Lead incident response, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.

• Educate and train employees on security best practices.

• Partner with engineering and operations teams to embed security into product and infrastructure.

Leadership & Strategy;

• Build and lead a small IT & Security team as the company grows.

• Develop a multi-year IT & Security roadmap aligned with business objectives.

• Act as the main point of contact for audits, compliance checks, and external security partners.

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
• Excellent communicator, able to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on attitude.
• Comfortable in a high-growth, fast paced environment.

Base Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT administration and security leadership roles.

• Strong knowledge of Google Workspace, Atlassian tools, and AWS environments.

• Hands-on experience with endpoint security and management solutions (e.g., MDM, EDR).

• Deep understanding of ISO27001, risk management, and compliance frameworks.

• Familiarity with SSO, identity management, and access control systems.

• Experience running incident response and security awareness programs.

• Demonstrable experience and/or exposure to regulated industries, ensuring IT and security practices consistently meet relevant industry standards and compliance requirements.

Our Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive compensation package with offered stock options for full-time employees.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular team events, a hybrid work setup, 2 months/year remote work (Workation), and unlimited vacation days, along with a corporate pension plan.

• Personal Development: Personal annual training budget, access to internal trainings, and strong growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

• Mobility: Benefit from a monthly mobility or expense budget and a subsidized Dance Mobility Subscription for E-Bike/E-Moped.

• Well-Being: Access discounted Urban Sports Club membership and Wellhub for a wide variety of health and well-being offerings.