Physical Security and Safety Specialist

About the role

This role focuses on the protection of physical environments, personnel, and operations within the organization. You will own the monitoring and oversight of daily physical security operations for Germany and Central European markets to ensure site safety and integrity. A core part of this position involves resolving security incidents through close coordination with HR, Legal, and local stakeholders to achieve effective and compliant outcomes. You will implement and support security measures across office and market locations that enable safe and uninterrupted business operations. As a key partner in security, your contributions will directly influence and shape security processes as the business expands into new regions. You will manage ongoing partnership management with internal and external parties to sustain quality delivery and continuity of services. Curiosity toward AI tools and technology will guide your approach to solving security challenges and identifying operational improvements. This is a role for a generalist security professional who can handle operational and project-based work independently with a strong proactive mindset.

Key facts

What you'll do

Monitor daily physical security operations for Germany and Central European markets to ensure site safety and compliance.

Resolve security incidents through coordination with HR, Legal, and local stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes and continuity.

Implement security controls and measures across office and market locations that support safe operations and business objectives.

Conduct coordination with security vendors and suppliers to manage contracts, service levels, and execution quality.

Interface with internal and external partners to maintain service standards and address security gaps proactively.

Influence security processes and procedures as the business expands into new markets and operational environments.

Apply a proactive mindset to identify issues early and implement fixes without waiting for direction or escalation.

Leverage curiosity toward AI tools and technology to explore new approaches for security challenges in access control and incident response.

Support the evaluation and adoption of security tools that enhance monitoring, response, and safety across distributed office locations.

Contribute to security coordination by maintaining clear documentation and communication of incidents, risks, and remediation steps.

Engage with diverse teams and stakeholders to foster a culture of safety and secure operations across all markets.

Participate in typical interview steps including technical assessments, threat modeling exercises, and behavioral rounds to demonstrate practical knowledge.

Requirements

Fluency in English is required in written and spoken form as the primary working language for all internal and external communications.

Fluency in German is required to communicate with local stakeholders, vendors, and partners in Berlin and Central European markets.

Experience in physical security roles is expected with a background of 3 to 5 years, ideally including administrative or project management duties.

Generalist security capabilities are required to allow independent handling of operational and project-based work with minimal supervision.

Coordination with security vendors and suppliers is a core responsibility, requiring the ability to manage contracts and execution effectively.

A proactive mindset is required to identify issues and implement fixes without waiting for direction from leadership or stakeholders.

Openness to new tools and technology is required, with the ability to apply AI tools in relevant security contexts such as access control and incident response.

Security coordinator certification or equivalent is considered valuable, though not required, and equivalent experience can be accepted in place of formal certification.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required as a minimum educational qualification for the role.

The ability to communicate clearly and make sound judgments under pressure is essential for managing risk and resolving incidents.

Nice to have

Not applicable, as the source does not specify additional preferred qualifications beyond the stated requirements.

Practical notes

The position is based in Berlin and requires office presence on certain days, with some travel across markets as needed.

Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates who meet the outlined requirements and visa conditions.

Typical interview steps include a technical assessment, a threat modeling exercise, and behavioral rounds where candidates may be asked to review a code sample for vulnerabilities or design a secure system.

Clear risk communication and calm judgment under pressure are as important as technical depth during the selection process.