Senior IT & Security
The AI orchestration of your wildest imagination.
n8n is the open workflow orchestration platform built for the new era of AI. We give technical teams the freedom of code with the speed of no-code, so they can automate faster, smarter, and without limits. Backed by a fiercely inventive community and 500+ builder-approved integrations, we’re changing the way people bring systems together and scale ideas for impact.
Since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown into a diverse team of over 160 - working across Europe and the US, connected by a shared builder spirit and with our centre of gravity in Berlin. Along the way, we’ve:
Cultivated a community of more than 650,000 active developers and builders
Earned 145k+ GitHub stars, making us one of the world’s Top 40 most popular projects
Been ranked as one of Europe’s most promising privately held SaaS startups (4th in Sifted’s 2025 B2B SaaS Rising 100)
Raised $240m to date, from Sequoia’s first German seed to our recent $180m Series C - bringing us to a $2.5bn valuation
And are grateful for our 94 eNPS score (most companies would call 70 excellent)
That’s the company we’ve built. Now we’d love to see what you can build. If you’re applying, try n8n out - whether you’re technical or not - and share a screenshot of your first workflow with us. The easiest place to start is here: app.n8n.cloud/register.
We’re in a defining moment of an incredible journey. Come and build with us.
🎯 Your main goal will be to build and lead n8n’s IT & Security function from the ground up — creating a secure, scalable, and AI-powered workplace that empowers our teams to move fast and safely as we scale.
To do so, you’ll take ownership of our internal IT and security foundations, drive operational excellence across systems and tools, and design a long-term roadmap that supports our rapid global growth.
Security & Resilience
Define and own the company’s security strategy and roadmap across IT and cloud environments
Identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities through regular assessments and penetration testing
Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Lead security incident response planning and exercises
Drive company-wide security awareness and training initiatives
Ensure compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks
Risk Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate potential IT and security risks through structured assessments
Establish governance practices and risk reporting to ensure long-term scalability and resilience
Partner with business teams to anticipate and prevent scaling pitfalls
Champion secure-by-design and risk-informed decision-making — especially in AI and automation initiatives
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team on IT, security, and compliance
Stay ahead of emerging technologies, with a focus on AI, automation, and productivity tooling
Evaluate and operate emerging technologies, including internally hosted LLMs and AI-driven tools
Lead initiatives to create a secure, AI-powered, and automated workplace
Develop long-term roadmaps for tooling, infrastructure improvements, and innovation
IT Infrastructure & Operations
Build and manage n8n’s internal IT function from scratch, including policies, tools, support, and service levels
Architect and operate our device management, SaaS ecosystem, and internal services (Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, etc.)
Transition ad hoc or shadow infrastructure into scalable, secure, and well-maintained systems
Manage identity and access controls, endpoint protection, and lifecycle management of employee devices and software
Provide first-line IT support and scale service desk operations through automation and service providers
Oversee building access and office hardware
Team Building & Leadership
Hire, manage, and develop a high-performing IT & Security team as n8n scales
Define team structure, roles, and career paths for future growth
Set and track OKRs, SLAs, and KPIs for service quality, uptime, security posture, and risk metrics
REQUIREMENTS
Must-haves
💼 Proven leadership in IT: You’ve built and scaled IT functions in high-growth, cloud-native environments
🔐 Security & compliance expertise: You’ve led or supported SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar programs
🧠 Risk & resilience mindset: You anticipate risks early and design systems for long-term operational continuity
⚙️ Hands-on systems builder: You’re comfortable owning and improving technical infrastructure, from SaaS ecosystems to endpoint protection
🤝 Strategic partner: You bring clarity, structure, and foresight to complex, fast-scaling environments
Nice-to-haves
🌍 Remote-first experience: You’ve supported distributed teams across multiple time zones
☁️ Cloud familiarity: Experience managing or integrating with Azure or other cloud platforms
🧩 DevSecOps understanding: Exposure to secure CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling
🤖 AI enthusiasm: Experience deploying or managing internally hosted LLMs or AI productivity tools
Why join us?
At n8n, your work will directly shape how our teams operate, collaborate, and innovate every day. You’ll define the foundations of a high-performing, secure, and AI-enhanced workplace at one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups. As the first IT and Security hire, you’ll have full ownership of strategy and execution, building a function that scales with a company backed by Sequoia, Accel, and leading investors.
You’ll join a remote-first, high-trust team that values autonomy, experimentation, and impact. Your work will empower every n8n employee — from engineers to sales teams — to work securely, efficiently, and confidently.
Sound like a challenge you’re excited to take on?
Apply now — and help us build the future of automation.
n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.
Our company language is English.
You care about diversity and inclusion? We do too! Check out our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n (https://www.notion.so/n8n/Diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-n8n-c1bec2fff536422d868b1a438d990e35).
Location disclaimer: If you see multiple job postings for the same role, it is most likely because we're hiring remotely for this role and posting in different locations to make sure every potential candidate can see the role. Please apply to the location you're the most likely to work from in the future.
Benefits
Competitive compensation 💸 – We offer fair and attractive pay.
Ownership 💪 – Our core value is to “empower others,” and we mean it—you’ll get a slice of n8n with equity.
Work/life balance 🏖️ – We work hard but ensure you have time to recharge:
Europe: 30 days of vacation, plus public holidays wherever you are.
US: 15 vacation days, 8 sick days, plus public holidays wherever you are.
Health & wellness 🩺 –
Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.*
US: Multiple low-premium, low-deductible medical plans with coverage for individuals and families—plus a no-cost premium HDHP option with a pre-seeded HSA—along with dental and vision coverage.
Future planning 💰 –
Europe: We provide pension contributions according to local country norms.*
US: 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match.
Financial security 🛡️ –
Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.*
US: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus life insurance to support you and your loved ones.
Career growth 📈 – We hire rising stars who grow with us! You’ll get €1K (or equivalent) per year to spend on courses, books, events, or coaching to level up your skills.
A passionate team 🤩 – We love our product, and we prove it with regular hackathons where we see who can build the coolest thing with it!
Remote-first 🌏 – Our team works remotely across Europe, with regular off-sites for team bonding. Some roles, like sales in the US, are hybrid—please check the job description.
Giving back 🤝 – We're big fans of open source, and you'll get $100 per month to support projects you care about.
AI enablement 🤖 – We believe in working smarter—everyone gets an unlimited AI budget to explore and use the best tools to boost productivity and creativity.
Transparency 🙏 – We all know what everyone’s working on, how the company is doing—the whole shebang.
An ambitious but kind culture 😍 – People love working here—our eNPS for 2024 is 94!
* Country-specific details are provided in your contract.
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Senior IT & Security
The AI orchestration of your wildest imagination.
n8n is the open workflow orchestration platform built for the new era of AI. We give technical teams the freedom of code with the speed of no-code, so they can automate faster, smarter, and without limits. Backed by a fiercely inventive community and 500+ builder-approved integrations, we’re changing the way people bring systems together and scale ideas for impact.
Since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown into a diverse team of over 160 - working across Europe and the US, connected by a shared builder spirit and with our centre of gravity in Berlin. Along the way, we’ve:
Cultivated a community of more than 650,000 active developers and builders
Earned 145k+ GitHub stars, making us one of the world’s Top 40 most popular projects
Been ranked as one of Europe’s most promising privately held SaaS startups (4th in Sifted’s 2025 B2B SaaS Rising 100)
Raised $240m to date, from Sequoia’s first German seed to our recent $180m Series C - bringing us to a $2.5bn valuation
And are grateful for our 94 eNPS score (most companies would call 70 excellent)
That’s the company we’ve built. Now we’d love to see what you can build. If you’re applying, try n8n out - whether you’re technical or not - and share a screenshot of your first workflow with us. The easiest place to start is here: app.n8n.cloud/register.
We’re in a defining moment of an incredible journey. Come and build with us.
🎯 Your main goal will be to build and lead n8n’s IT & Security function from the ground up — creating a secure, scalable, and AI-powered workplace that empowers our teams to move fast and safely as we scale.
To do so, you’ll take ownership of our internal IT and security foundations, drive operational excellence across systems and tools, and design a long-term roadmap that supports our rapid global growth.
Security & Resilience
Define and own the company’s security strategy and roadmap across IT and cloud environments
Identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities through regular assessments and penetration testing
Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Lead security incident response planning and exercises
Drive company-wide security awareness and training initiatives
Ensure compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks
Risk Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate potential IT and security risks through structured assessments
Establish governance practices and risk reporting to ensure long-term scalability and resilience
Partner with business teams to anticipate and prevent scaling pitfalls
Champion secure-by-design and risk-informed decision-making — especially in AI and automation initiatives
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team on IT, security, and compliance
Stay ahead of emerging technologies, with a focus on AI, automation, and productivity tooling
Evaluate and operate emerging technologies, including internally hosted LLMs and AI-driven tools
Lead initiatives to create a secure, AI-powered, and automated workplace
Develop long-term roadmaps for tooling, infrastructure improvements, and innovation
IT Infrastructure & Operations
Build and manage n8n’s internal IT function from scratch, including policies, tools, support, and service levels
Architect and operate our device management, SaaS ecosystem, and internal services (Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, etc.)
Transition ad hoc or shadow infrastructure into scalable, secure, and well-maintained systems
Manage identity and access controls, endpoint protection, and lifecycle management of employee devices and software
Provide first-line IT support and scale service desk operations through automation and service providers
Oversee building access and office hardware
Team Building & Leadership
Hire, manage, and develop a high-performing IT & Security team as n8n scales
Define team structure, roles, and career paths for future growth
Set and track OKRs, SLAs, and KPIs for service quality, uptime, security posture, and risk metrics
REQUIREMENTS
Must-haves
💼 Proven leadership in IT: You’ve built and scaled IT functions in high-growth, cloud-native environments
🔐 Security & compliance expertise: You’ve led or supported SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar programs
🧠 Risk & resilience mindset: You anticipate risks early and design systems for long-term operational continuity
⚙️ Hands-on systems builder: You’re comfortable owning and improving technical infrastructure, from SaaS ecosystems to endpoint protection
🤝 Strategic partner: You bring clarity, structure, and foresight to complex, fast-scaling environments
Nice-to-haves
🌍 Remote-first experience: You’ve supported distributed teams across multiple time zones
☁️ Cloud familiarity: Experience managing or integrating with Azure or other cloud platforms
🧩 DevSecOps understanding: Exposure to secure CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling
🤖 AI enthusiasm: Experience deploying or managing internally hosted LLMs or AI productivity tools
Why join us?
At n8n, your work will directly shape how our teams operate, collaborate, and innovate every day. You’ll define the foundations of a high-performing, secure, and AI-enhanced workplace at one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups. As the first IT and Security hire, you’ll have full ownership of strategy and execution, building a function that scales with a company backed by Sequoia, Accel, and leading investors.
You’ll join a remote-first, high-trust team that values autonomy, experimentation, and impact. Your work will empower every n8n employee — from engineers to sales teams — to work securely, efficiently, and confidently.
Sound like a challenge you’re excited to take on?
Apply now — and help us build the future of automation.
n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.
Our company language is English.
You care about diversity and inclusion? We do too! Check out our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n (https://www.notion.so/n8n/Diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-n8n-c1bec2fff536422d868b1a438d990e35).
Location disclaimer: If you see multiple job postings for the same role, it is most likely because we're hiring remotely for this role and posting in different locations to make sure every potential candidate can see the role. Please apply to the location you're the most likely to work from in the future.
Benefits
Competitive compensation 💸 – We offer fair and attractive pay.
Ownership 💪 – Our core value is to “empower others,” and we mean it—you’ll get a slice of n8n with equity.
Work/life balance 🏖️ – We work hard but ensure you have time to recharge:
Europe: 30 days of vacation, plus public holidays wherever you are.
US: 15 vacation days, 8 sick days, plus public holidays wherever you are.
Health & wellness 🩺 –
Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.*
US: Multiple low-premium, low-deductible medical plans with coverage for individuals and families—plus a no-cost premium HDHP option with a pre-seeded HSA—along with dental and vision coverage.
Future planning 💰 –
Europe: We provide pension contributions according to local country norms.*
US: 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match.
Financial security 🛡️ –
Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.*
US: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus life insurance to support you and your loved ones.
Career growth 📈 – We hire rising stars who grow with us! You’ll get €1K (or equivalent) per year to spend on courses, books, events, or coaching to level up your skills.
A passionate team 🤩 – We love our product, and we prove it with regular hackathons where we see who can build the coolest thing with it!
Remote-first 🌏 – Our team works remotely across Europe, with regular off-sites for team bonding. Some roles, like sales in the US, are hybrid—please check the job description.
Giving back 🤝 – We're big fans of open source, and you'll get $100 per month to support projects you care about.
AI enablement 🤖 – We believe in working smarter—everyone gets an unlimited AI budget to explore and use the best tools to boost productivity and creativity.
Transparency 🙏 – We all know what everyone’s working on, how the company is doing—the whole shebang.
An ambitious but kind culture 😍 – People love working here—our eNPS for 2024 is 94!
* Country-specific details are provided in your contract.