Director of IT, Security & Infrastructure (d/f/m)
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Requirements
- Proven experience leading an IT or infrastructure function at a scale-up or regulated tech company
- Ownership of core IT operations such as helpdesk, MDM, identity management and workplace technology
- Ability to build a platform mindset in a team that has historically operated as a support function
- Technical depth to have credible conversations with engineers and push back on technical decisions
- Security-literate with hands-on experience setting security strategy and navigating compliance and audit obligations
- Experience managing vendors and external partners and making build/buy/outsource decisions
- Familiarity with compliance and data obligations in a regulated environment (financial services, tax or similar)
- Comfortable with ambiguity and shaping a function that is being designed in real time
- A track record of growing and investing in the people around you
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🏠 Cost of Living in Berlin
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,673 monthly, which is €20,076 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. 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 €70,482 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €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.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Berlin
About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
Europe's leading AI-native financial platform for digital tax filing, operating across Germany, the UK, and Spain. Founded in 2016 in Berlin, Taxfix has facilitated 8+ million tax returns and returned €4.5+ billion in refunds. The mobile-first platform guides users through tax filing via an intuitive Q&A flow or connects them with certified tax advisors through the Expert Service. The Taxfix Group includes three brands — Taxfix, Steuerbot, and TaxScouts (rebranded to Taxfix in September 2025) — serving employees, students, retirees, freelancers, and landlords. Backed by $330M in venture funding and valued at $1B+ since April 2022, the company employs ~400 professionals from 50+ nationalities.
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