Principal of Information Security
Salary
β¬120,000 β β¬135,000per year
Description
Orbem uses AI to industrialize MRI, providing non-invasive insights into biological matter such as fruits, eggs, and the human body. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, with an office in Houston, Texas, and aims to transform the world's largest biological dataset into actionable intelligence to reduce waste and promote sustainability. In this role, you will own Orbem's Information Security function end-to-end, leading the ISO 27001 re-audit and shaping the security strategy. You will balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, managing external providers and collaborating with the Security Engineering team. This is an individual contributor role at Principal level, requiring a blend of governance, operational security, and communication skills.
Requirements
- Scale-up security leadership experience: You have been the #1 or #2 information security compliance person at a company in the 150β600 FTE range.
- ISO 27001 lived experience: You have personally guided a company through an ISO 27001 cycle and can make a credible audit strategy recommendation.
- Hands-on operator: You have personally set up security processes and controls, not only specified or overseen them.
- Comfort without a large team: You are motivated by being the person in the room, not the person who built the room.
- Resilience: You are energized by making hard calls under time pressure and own the business outcomes.
- Communication: You can translate security risk into business decisions for a non-security executive team and technical specifics for engineers.
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
International environment with 40+ nationalities across 5 continents.
Stock options to share in Orbemβs success.
Relocation support for your move to Germany.
Learning & Development: β¬1,750 annual budget for personal growth.
Fitness membership: Access to Urban Sports Club or Wellpass.
Childcare reimbursement: Support for Kita/Kindergarten fees.
Deutschland Ticket: Full coverage of public transportation.
Flexible hours & home office: Work when and where it suits you.
WFH perks: β¬185 to upgrade your home office plus an external monitor.
30 days paid leave.
Personal leave for lifeβs important moments.
Work from anywhere for up to 60 days per year.
π° Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
β¬127,500/year
β¬10,625/month
Total Deductions
β¬54,980
43% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
β¬6,043/mo
β¬72,520/year
Deduction Breakdown
ποΈ Income Taxβ¬34,743
π¦ Pension Insuranceβ¬9,430
π₯ Health Insuranceβ¬6,103
π«Ά Care Insuranceβ¬1,674
π Unemployment Insuranceβ¬1,318
βοΈ Solidarity Surchargeβ¬1,712
π Cost of Living in Munich
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
β¬1650
Groceries
β¬350
Transport
β¬90
Utilities
β¬250
Internet
β¬45
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
β¬15
Gym/Month
β¬55
Coffee
β¬4
Beer (0.5L)
β¬5
Cinema
β¬13
Monthly Net Salary:β¬6,043
Comfortable Living:β¬2,422
Monthly Savings:β¬3,621 (60%)
π°
Strong savings potential: You could save β¬3,621 monthly, which is β¬43,452 per year.
π‘ These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of β¬127,500 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of β¬45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
β¬100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (β¬41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
π Life in Munich
π₯
Population
1.6M
β
Quality of Life
9.0
π¬π§
English Friendly
8.0
π»
Tech Scene
9.0
π
International
8.0
π
Public Transport
9.0
π΄
Bikeability
8.0
π¬οΈ
Air Quality
7.0
π³
Green Spaces
8.0
π
Car Free
6.0
βΉοΈ
About Munich
- β’Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- β’Excellent public services
- β’Close to Alps
π€οΈ
Climate
- β’Continental climate
- β’Cold winters with snow
- β’Warm summers
- β’Close to Alps
βοΈJan: 0Β°CβοΈJul: 19Β°Cπ
Avg: 9Β°C
βοΈ1900 sunshine hours/year
π‘οΈ
Safety
- β’Safest major city in Germany
- β’Very low violent crime
- β’Occasional pickpocketing
Overall:9.0
π₯
Healthcare
- β’World-class hospitals
- β’Short wait times
- β’Comprehensive coverage
Quality: 10.0Access: 9.0
π
Culture
- β’Rich arts scene
- β’World-famous museums
- β’Strong music tradition
π
Nightlife
- β’Vibrant beer gardens
- β’Clubs
- β’Cultural events
ποΈ
Recreation
- β’Parks
- β’English Garden
- β’Alps nearby
π°
Cost of Living
- β’Most expensive city in Germany
- β’High salaries compensate somewhat
π Rent (1BR center):β¬1650
β‘ Utilities:β¬250
π Groceries:β¬350
π½οΈ Dining out:β¬22
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Part of Collections
Munich-based deep-tech company that turns Magnetic Resonance Imaging into an AI-powered industrial sensor. Flagship Genus Focus scans poultry eggs to determine sex non-invasively in under one second (170M+ eggs scanned). In 2026 expanding into fruit/vegetable inspection and human-health applications. TUM spinoff.
Relocation support provided
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate β 8% in Bavaria and Baden-WΓΌrttemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.