Compliance & Information Security Lead | Part-Time, Hybrid

About the Company

Our client is building the operating system for public-sector dealmaking and infrastructure projects across Europe. Their modern SaaS platform helps construction, infrastructure, and public-sector organizations manage complex opportunities, partnerships, and financing processes.

As the business expands across European markets, particularly DACH, security, compliance, and enterprise readiness have become critical growth enablers.

• Location: Warsaw / Poznań, Poland (Hybrid)
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Level: Mid-Senior
• Compensation: 10,000 – 15,000 PLN Net / Month + ESOP
• Work Authorization: Valid Work-Permit for Poland

The Opportunity

This is not a corporate box-ticking compliance role.

Our client is looking for a hands-on Compliance & Information Security Lead to own the ISO 27001 certification journey from start to finish while building a scalable security and compliance foundation that supports enterprise growth.

You will become the internal subject matter expert, working directly with auditors, product teams, engineering, leadership, and enterprise customers.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Compliance Lead, Security Lead, vCISO, or GRC professional who enjoys building programs from scratch in a fast-moving SaaS environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the ISO 27001 certification process end-to-end
• Build and maintain the company's Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Develop policies, procedures, controls, and compliance frameworks
• Coordinate external audits and certification activities
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to embed security best practices
• Support enterprise sales by communicating security and compliance capabilities to customers
• Identify practical improvements to strengthen security without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
• Monitor regulatory developments and maintain ongoing compliance
• Serve as the company's primary compliance and information security expert

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading or coordinating ISO 27001 certification projects
• Experience within SaaS, software, or technology companies
• Strong knowledge of information security, compliance, governance, and risk management
• Experience working directly with auditors and enterprise customers
• Ability to balance startup speed with regulatory requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluent English communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting German enterprise customers
• Previous experience as a CISO, Security Lead, Compliance Lead, or vCISO
• Startup or scale-up experience
• Knowledge of SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2, TISAX, BSI C5, or similar frameworks
• Technical background in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, or cybersecurity

Why Join?

• Direct ownership of a business-critical initiative
• Opportunity to build the compliance function from the ground up
• Exposure to enterprise and public-sector customers across Europe
• Flexible part-time engagement
• ESOP package available
• High-impact role within a growing European SaaS company

Help shape the security foundation of a rapidly growing European SaaS company and play a key role in unlocking enterprise growth across the continent...