GRC Specialist (German-speaking)

Remote from the UK, Germany, Austria, Poland or Serbia. C1 German Language is essential

At Secfix, we’re at the forefront of automating security compliance in Europe. We help companies get and stay ISO 27001, GDPR, TISAX, and SOC 2 fast and easy and reduce hundreds of hours of manual work.

Secfix is run by a 100% remote team with hubs in Munich, Berlin and London. We’re a high-performing team looking for passionate, execution-focused, owners to help us automate security and compliance for modern companies and become the European compliance automation leader.

We’ve just raised our $12M Series A and are backed by top VCs, including Alstin Capital, Neosfer (Commerzbank), and Bayern Capital.

About the Role

We're hiring a GRC Specialist (Governance Risk and Compliance) to strengthen our compliance function as Secfix scales into more frameworks, mid-market customers, and a growing compliance team. This role sits at the intersection of compliance delivery, content, and team support. You'll own the compliance knowledge that lives inside our platform, run internal audits, support our customer success team, and act as the compliance voice for customers, auditors, and product. You'll work closely with our co-founder & CISO and our CS Lead. This is a high-impact role with real influence on how Secfix delivers compliance: both as a service to customers and as content inside our app.

What You'll Do:

You will own one of the most important pillars of Secfix: the quality and breadth of our compliance offering. We don't (and can't afford to) micro-manage. We've built strong foundations and will give you full context on what works. You can test new approaches, but at the end of the day, you have full ownership of how you deliver results (with a strong support network from within and outside the company). You will:

• Build and maintain compliance frameworks in the Secfix platform (ISO 27001, TISAX, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS 2, DORA, ISO 27017/27018, ISO 42001, C5, and more as we expand)

• Own internal audits for our customers end to end, from kickoff through to the final report they take into their external audit

• Keep several audits moving at once and keep every one on schedule

• Implement ISO 27001 and adjacent frameworks end-to-end for customers

• Own the quality of compliance content in the platform (including creating policies, automated checks, evidence templates, Compliance enable playbooks for our CSMs, security awareness trainings and more)

• Close framework gaps and incorporate auditor feedback into both team practice and platform improvements

• Partner with product and engineering to translate compliance gaps into structured product work

• Collaborate closely with CS, Product, and Founders to align compliance, customer, and roadmap priorities

• Deepen relationships with our existing certification partners and train auditors on the Secfix platform so they can confidently use it during customer audits

To be qualified for this role, you must have the following:

• German (C1/C2) and English (fluent) are a must for this role

• 3+ years of hands‑on information security and GRC experience

• Led at least 1 successful ISO 27001 certification projects as an implementer and/or auditor at a startup or mid-market company

• You have run at least 2 internal audits before.

• Hands on experience with a GRC platform like Secfix, or similar GRC platforms

• Real depth in at least one framework beyond ISO 27001 (TISAX, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2, or similar).

• Strong project management skills with the ability to break down ambiguous initiatives into concrete deliverables, prioritizes ruthlessly, and ships

• Excellent written communication, especially in producing clear, precise compliance content for diverse audiences (auditors, founders, engineers)

• Strong ownership mindset: operates as an individual contributor without waiting for direction

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.

Bonus points for:

• Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues in a compliance, audit, or GRC context

• Experience in a startup environment is a plus

• A PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification or a direct equivalent

Interview Process:

• Screening call with Talent team

• Take-home Assessment

• 1.5hr Assessment review and interview with our CS Lead and CEO

• 45 min - Final Founder Interview with Co-Founders (CTO & CISO)

What we offer

• Remote Work: 100% remote work with a virtual office in Gather.

• Competitive Salary: Industry-competitive local salaries. We pay local rates that are at or above the market. We share this philosophy with GitLab.

• Equity: Generous equity package – we’re all owners of Secfix and beneficiaries of our collective success.

• Mentorship: We are backed by top VCs and accelerators and have direct access to world-class mentors.

• Development Budget: €1,000 annual personal development budget.

• Home office Budget: Home office budget and access to co-working spaces.

• Holidays: 26 days holiday + local public holidays.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage.

• Annual Retreat: Annual retreat to build connections and inspire ideas (this year we’re headed to Milan!).

• Company Events: Company-wide events to build relationships and have some fun!

• Tech Equipment: Latest tech equipment (MacBook, monitors, headphones).