Senior Security Engineer / Legal Tech Program Manager
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full Time
Experience
5-10 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
2h ago
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Summary
This role involves acting as a technical bridge between security engineers, product teams, legal, and enterprise customers. The Senior Security Engineer / Program Manager will own complex, cross-functional projects, translating technical realities into regulatory and contractual language, and serving as a key customer-facing security representative.
We are seeking a specialized Senior Security Engineer / Program Manager to join our Security team.
In this role, you will act as the critical technical bridge between our security engineers, product teams, the Legal department, and our enterprise customers. You will take ownership of complex, cross-functional projects that require translating deep technical realities into regulatory and contractual language. Additionally, you will serve as a key technical representative for JetBrains, handling customer-facing security discussions.
Key responsibilities
Cross-departmental collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact between the Security team and other business units, translating complex security requirements into actionable, well-managed plans.
Customer communication: Serve as a technical authority during high-stakes customer calls, security reviews, and incident responses, ensuring our clients receive accurate and truthful information.
Cross-departmental governance: Drive security initiatives that align product security and infrastructure teams with the evolving legal and regulatory landscape (e.g. AI regulations and data privacy).
Project and program management: Lead cross-departmental security initiatives, ensuring that the Security, Legal, and Compliance teams are aligned with the broader organization.
Required skills and experience
Experience: At least five years of experience in information security, technical program management, or a related field, with significant experience in a customer-facing or highly collaborative internal role.
Exceptional communication: Native-like fluency in English – you must be able to articulate complex security concepts clearly to both lawyers and developers.
Legal and technical literacy: The proven ability to speak legalese while remaining deeply technical – you must be comfortable reviewing security annexes and regulatory requirements and discussing their technical implications with engineers.
A strong technical background: A solid foundation in information security or software engineering – you must have a deep enough understanding of underlying concepts to engage credibly with technical teams and ensure we never overpromise to customers or regulators.
Compliance and GRC expertise: Direct experience working with security compliance frameworks (e.g. SOC 2 and ISO 27001), privacy laws (e.g. GDPR), or emerging tech regulations.
Project management experience: A proven track record of managing and delivering complex technical projects across multiple teams or departments.
Integrity: A commitment to transparency – you must understand the technical reality well enough to ensure we provide truthful information in all legal and customer-facing contexts.
Preferred qualifications
Experience with AI-related regulatory frameworks or emerging cyber laws.
Experience in public speaking or representing a security team at industry conferences.
A background in privacy engineering or technical GRC roles.
Why join JetBrains?
JetBrains provides a unique, highly technical, and intellectually stimulating environment. You'll be part of a team dedicated to securing the tools used by millions of developers worldwide. We offer flexible work arrangements, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies daily.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
At JetBrains, code is our passion. Ever since we started, back in 2000, we have strived to make the strongest, most effective developer tools on earth. By automating routine checks and corrections, our tools speed up production, freeing developers to grow, discover, and create.
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Senior Security Engineer / Legal Tech Program Manager
Amsterdam, Netherlands • Full Time