Security Officer
At Goelett, we are an extraordinary mix of travel industry experts, product, and software engineers, developing a successful online booking tool for corporations and large organizations. Today, as a part of the sector leader S4BT Group, we support 500k+ business users making thousands of bookings a day.
We are seeking a Security Officer who can define and execute Goelett’s security and data protection strategy across the group and drive a security-first and privacy-first transformation in the way we operate. Following a ‘working backwards’ approach, the ideal candidate brings a risk-aware, customer-centric mindset, a strong track record of leading change, advising senior stakeholders, and building resilient, compliant, and high-performing organizations.
Work model: hybrid (3 days in the office + 2 days remote / weekly)
Your Responsibilities
Strategy, Governance & Leadership:
- Define and execute the group-wide information security and data protection strategy, aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and maintain a consistent security and privacy governance framework across all subsidiaries.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and executive leadership on cyber risk, security investments, emerging threats, and data protection implications.
Security Operations & Risk Management:- Oversee cyber defense operations, including incident response, threat intelligence, and security monitoring.
- Ensure robust and regularly tested business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities across the group.
- Lead security and privacy risk management activities, including risk assessments, DPIAs, penetration testing, and vulnerability remediation.
- Embed security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles into products, platforms, and technologies.
Compliance, Privacy & DPO Responsibilities:- Own compliance with key international standards and regulations (ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI DSS, GDPR, NIS2, and related frameworks).
- Act as the Group Data Protection Officer (DPO), serving as the primary point of contact for supervisory authorities and data subjects.
- Oversee GDPR compliance, audits, and documentation (RoPA, retention policies, consent mechanisms, data processing agreements).
- Supervise handling of data subject rights and advise on lawful processing, cross-border data transfers, and sensitive data processing.
- Represent Goelett in engagements with regulators, auditors, and key clients, including security and privacy support for RFPs and due diligence processes.
People, Culture & Collaboration:- Promote a strong security-first and privacy-first culture through awareness initiatives and training.
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, HR, and Operations to ensure alignment between technical practices and regulatory obligations.
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate security and privacy teams across the group.
Your Skills and Experience- 10+ years of experience in senior information security roles, including at least 5 years as a Security Officer, DPO, or equivalent role within a technology-driven or SaaS organization.
- Strong expertise in GDPR and global data protection regulations; prior experience as a formally appointed DPO is highly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of security frameworks, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI DSS, NIS2, etc.).
- Experience operating in international, multi-entity environments with distributed teams.
- Solid background in cloud security (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD) and data privacy engineering (encryption, DLP, key management, consent systems).
- Strong understanding of incident response, threat intelligence, DPIAs, and crisis management.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage Board members, C-level stakeholders, regulators, and enterprise clients.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCISO, CIPP/E, CIPM) are a strong advantage.
- Fluent English required; French or German is a plus.
What we offer
- A truly global perspective – develop your international mindset by collaborating daily with colleagues from diverse cultures and backgrounds across the world.
- Real impact – contribute to shaping the future of one of the most user-centric companies in the travel-tech industry. Your ideas and solutions will reach thousands of users globally.
- Hybrid work model – enjoy the flexibility of working 3 days from our office and 2 days remotely. Our office is located at Al. Jerozolimskie 180, Warsaw (Włochy)
- Medical care – because your well-being matters.
- Multisport card – keep your body as active as your mind.
- Extra days off – celebrate your day with a paid day off for your birthday, and another to give back through volunteering.
- Language courses – grow your communication skills and connect effortlessly in our multicultural environment.
- Team integrations & fun events
- Lunch vouchers – enjoy your breaks with tasty meals on us.
Location
- Mazowieckie, Warsaw
Department
Infrastructure and Architecture
Job type
- Full-Time
Experience
- Min. 10 years Experience