Security Architect

Own security at Saef, where trust is the whole product.

The role

A data breach at Saef doesn’t make the news for a day and blow over. It destroys the one thing we sell: trust. You own security across the platform, the product, and the way the team works, from a strong software perspective. App, web, cloud, hardware data flows: if data moves, you are responsible for it moving safely. This is hands-on ownership, not an oversight function watching from the sidelines.

What you’ll do

• Own the security architecture across app, web, cloud, and device data flows
• Define and enforce secure development practices the whole team can live by without slowing down
• Lead threat modelling, reviews, and testing; drive fixes to closure, not just to a ticket
• Protect wearer and owner data end to end, with privacy built in by design
• Prepare the platform to satisfy the scrutiny of insurers, partners, and customers who have every reason to be demanding

What we’re looking for

• 7+ years in security with deep software and cloud roots
• Hands-on experience securing production systems handling sensitive data
• Command of secure architecture, threat modelling, and modern security tooling
• Deep understanding of privacy regulation (e.g. GDPR) as it touches product security
• Ability to set a high bar pragmatically in a fast-moving team; you protect without becoming a bottleneck
• Trusted, clear, and effective in a small, in-person team

Nice to have

• Experience with connected hardware, IoT, or wearable device security
• Exposure to luxury, financial, or other domains where trust is the product

What you'll get

• Real responsibility from day one in a small, senior team
• Ownership of security across the entire platform and product
• Pension scheme
• Travel expenses covered
• Company laptop and phone

Please note

Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the Netherlands (e.g., EU/EEA nationality, a valid work permit, or a residence permit that includes work rights). We are unable to sponsor visas for this role.

We manage our recruitment process in-house for all our vacancies. We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to send unsolicited CVs or contact us regarding any of our open positions.