JetBrains
SeniorSecurityEngineer/LegalTechProgramManager
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“Senior Security Engineer / Legal Tech Program Manager at JetBrains. Skills: Security engineering, Legal tech, Program management. Act as technical bridge. Translate technical realities”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Five years of experience in information security, Five years of experience in technical program management, Significant customer-facing experience, Significant collaborative internal role experience, Native-like fluency in English, Proven ability to speak legalese, Deeply technical, Solid foundation in information security, Solid foundation in software engineering, Direct experience with security compliance frameworks, Direct experience with privacy laws, Direct experience with emerging tech regulations, Proven track record managing technical projects, Commitment to transparency
Nice to Have
Experience with AI regulatory frameworks, Experience with emerging cyber laws, Experience in public speaking, Representing security team at conferences, Background in privacy engineering, Background in technical GRC roles
What You'll Do.
Act as technical bridge
Translate technical realities
Serve as technical representative
Handle customer-facing discussions
Act as primary point of contact
Translate security requirements
Develop actionable plans
Serve as technical authority
Handle customer calls
Handle security reviews
Handle incident responses
Ensure accurate information
Drive security initiatives
Align product security teams
Align infrastructure teams
Align with legal landscape
Align with regulatory landscape
Lead security initiatives
Ensure team alignment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-departmental collaboration; Cross-functional projects; Collaborate with security engineers; Collaborate with product teams; Collaborate with Legal department; Collaborate with enterprise customers; Collaborate with business units; Collaborate with compliance teams
Communication Scope
Customer communication; Public speaking
Process & Methodology
Technical project management, Program management
Full Job Description
At JetBrains, code is our passion. Ever since we started, back in 2000, we have strived to make the strongest, most effective developer tools on earth. By automating routine checks and corrections, our tools speed up production, freeing developers to grow, discover, and create. We are seeking a specialized Senior Security Engineer / Program Manager to join our Security team. In this role, you will act as the critical technical bridge between our security engineers, product teams, the Legal department, and our enterprise customers. You will take ownership of complex, cross-functional projects that require translating deep technical realities into regulatory and contractual language. Additionally, you will serve as a key technical representative for JetBrains, handling customer-facing security discussions. Key responsibilities Cross-departmental collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact between the Security team and other business units, translating complex security requirements into actionable, well-managed plans. Customer communication: Serve as a technical authority during high-stakes customer calls, security reviews, and incident responses, ensuring our clients receive accurate and truthful information. Cross-departmental governance: Drive security initiatives that align product security and infrastructure teams with the evolving legal and regulatory landscape (e. g. AI regulations and data privacy). Project and program management: Lead cross-departmental security initiatives, ensuring that the Security, Legal, and Compliance teams are aligned with the broader organization. Required skills and experience Experience: At least five years of experience in information security, technical program management, or a related field, with significant experience in a customer-facing or highly collaborative internal role. Exceptional communication: Native-like fluency in English – you must be able to articulate complex security concepts clearly to both lawyers and dev
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