NSC Account Manager - DACH (German Speaking)

ABOUT NEAR FOUNDATION NEAR Foundation supports the growth of the NEAR ecosystem — including NEAR AI, NEAR Intents, and the underlying NEAR Protocol — across multiple entities and product nodes. Strong IT and security underpin everything we do, and we are scaling the function to match the size and complexity of the ecosystem. ABOUT THE ROLE We are hiring a Senior IT Security Engineer to be the deep technical owner of our information security work. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who has spent years operating at the engineering edge of IT and security and is now looking for broad scope and meaningful ownership. You will bring the technical depth to design, harden, and automate the security systems and controls our team and ecosystem rely on, and you will lead our information security program end-to-end. You will work alongside our IT Director, who owns the broader IT function, and partner with our IT Operations team, who handle day-to-day support and provisioning — letting you focus squarely on security engineering and program leadership. Near-term priorities include leading SOC II Type 2 and ISO 27001 readiness at NEAR AI, supporting the needs of the NEAR Security Committee (NSC), and partnering with the incoming NEAR Intents Head of Security on shared standards. WHAT YOU'LL DO Information Security Program * Lead the information security program across NEAR Foundation, with a dotted line into NEAR Intents’ security leadership on shared work. * Drive SOC II Type 2 and ISO 27001 readiness and ongoing compliance at NEAR AI: control design, evidence collection, auditor liaison, and remediation. * Support the needs and operation of the NEAR Security Committee (NSC). * Run logging, monitoring, and alerting; lead investigation and response for security incidents. * Run vulnerability management, third-party risk reviews, and security awareness across the organization. Security Engineering * Own the security architecture and hardening of our identity, access, and endpoint stack (SSO/MFA, MDM, EDR, conditional access, privileged access) — partnering with the IT Director and IT Operations team on day-to-day operations. * Engineer security and compliance automation across our SaaS estate — evidence collection, control monitoring, access reviews, and workflows that tighten controls and reduce manual work. * Be the senior technical escalation point for complex security issues across the organization. * Lead security tooling rollouts and security vendor selection; provide deep security input into the broader IT roadmap and technical due diligence. Cloud and Policy * Help maintain a secure cloud footprint (AWS / GCP) — baseline configuration, secrets management, and posture monitoring — in partnership with infrastructure and product teams. * Maintain the security policy library; ensure policies are accurate, enforced, and updated as we evolve. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * 7+ years in information security with strong IT engineering depth, including meaningful time as a senior IC owning programs end-to-end. * Demonstrated ownership of SOC II Type 2 and ideally ISO 27001 readiness and audit cycles in a fast-moving environment. * Deep hands-on experience across IAM, endpoint, and at least one cloud (AWS or GCP). * Comfortable scripting (Python, Go, or Bash) and automating IT and security workflows. * Practical experience with SSO/IdP platforms (Okta, Google Workspace, Entra), MDM/EDR tooling, and modern logging/SIEM stacks. * Strong written communication — clear policy, clean post-incident reviews, credible audit narratives. * Pragmatic about risk and process; calm under pressure; bias to action. * Crypto or AI/ML exposure is a plus. WHY THIS ROLE Clear mandate, executive sponsorship, and real scope across IT and security in a fast-moving ecosystem. Senior IC role with strong path to broader security leadership as the program matures. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS A competitive compensation aligned with senior-level security engineering roles across leading AI and Web3 organizations, including a combination of salary and NEAR token incentives. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, a remote-first work environment, and a professional development and learning budget.   We value * ECOSYSTEM-FIRST: always put the health and success of the ecosystem above any individual's interest * OPENNESS: operate transparently and consistently share knowledge to build open communities * PRAGMATISM OVER PERFECTION: find the right solution not the ideal solution and beat dogmatism by openly considering all ideas * MAKE IT FEEL SIMPLE: strive to make the complex feel simple so the technology is accessible to all * GROW CONSTANTLY: learn, improve and fail productively so the project and community are always becoming more effective NEAR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. NEAR is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know during the interview process.

Are you a technology professional with a passion for artificial intelligence? Do you enjoy combining analytical thinking with strategic vision? Are you excited by the opportunity to lead and enable the use of AI across an entire organization? If so, then we’d like you to join our dedicated team as AI Enablement Lead.      About the Role:  The AI Enablement Lead leads the development and execution of AI enablement across Hajoca by establishing guardrails, policies, and scalable processes that support responsible AI adoption. Partnering with business and technology leaders across the organization, the AI Enablement Lead evaluates AI tools and use cases while translating emerging technologies into clear, practical guidance. They are responsible for driving organization-wide awareness, training, and the sustained adoption of AI-enabled workflows while ensuring alignment across stakeholders to balance innovation with risk.     In this role, you will:  Build the Program * * Help shape and execute Hajoca’s strategy for enabling responsible AI adoption across the business. * Establish and maintain practical guardrails — policies, review processes, intake flows, and training — that allow the business to move quickly with AI while managing risk appropriately. * Define what “good” looks like for AI usage at Hajoca and continuously evolve that definition as capabilities and the regulatory landscape change. * Document repeatable patterns, standards, and playbooks that improve the consistency and scalability of AI enablement across departments. * * Define and track measures of success — adoption rates, usage trends, tool performance, and emerging risk signals — and present findings to the Sr. Manager and senior stakeholders to drive accountability and inform decisions. Evaluate Use Cases & Establish Partnerships * * Partner with business and technology leaders to evaluate proposed AI tools and use cases, identifying both opportunities and risks. * Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders considering AI investments — helping them frame problems, evaluate vendors, and structure pilots responsibly. * Translate prioritized use cases into implementation-ready materials: workflow definitions, process considerations, requirements, and clear acceptance criteria that implementation teams can act on. * Maintain visibility into AI activity across the company so the function can identify common patterns, scaling opportunities, and emerging risks. Educate, Enable & Adopt Change * * Develop and deliver AI awareness and training content for teammates at all levels — frontline, branch leadership, NSC, and executive audiences. Partner with the Learning Center team and Marketing & Communications to develop and distribute content that lands effectively at scale. * Lead targeted change adoption efforts in partnership with profit center leadership to drive effective, sustained use of AI-enabled workflows — not just initial rollout, but lasting behavior change. * Build a clear, accessible knowledge base of AI guidance, FAQs, and approved tools that teammates can rely on. * Stay current on AI capabilities, regulatory developments, and industry practices, and translate them into clear, practical guidance. Partner Cross-Functionally on Risk & Vendors * * Partner closely with the Manager, Cyber Security to ensure AI enablement and cyber security remain aligned on shared risks — data handling, third-party tools, and identity. * Partner with Procurement, Legal, and Information Security to oversee vendor relationships and contractual considerations for AI tools in use at Hajoca. Assess security, privacy, and compliance implications for new tools and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place prior to deployment. * * Escalate vendor service issues and coordinate remediation with internal stakeholders as needed. * Coordinate with Legal, HR, and Procurement on AI-related contracting, policy, and acceptable use questions. * * Partner with the Sr. Manager and Finance to maintain visibility into AI tool licensing and spend — tracking allocation across business units and ensuring the portfolio remains within budget parameters. * Partner with Middleware Engineering and the Data & Analytics team to ensure AI use cases access data through governed, well-understood pathways — aligning on integration patterns, data source of record, access controls, and appropriate use of enterprise data in AI-enabled workflows. * Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned. * Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as requested.   About You:  * Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field preferred. * 5 or more years of progressive experience in technology, technology risk, governance, consulting, product management, or a related field — with meaningful exposure to AI or emerging technology adoption. * Direct experience working with generative AI tools, AI platforms, or AI governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001) preferred.   Our ideal candidate will also:  * Have a demonstrated ability to translate emerging technology concepts into clear business guidance for non-technical audiences. * Have experience working across business and technology stakeholders to develop practical policies, processes, or programs. * Have experience leading or supporting technology adoption initiatives, with an ability to drive sustained behavior change — not just launch and move on. * Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write for executives, frontline teammates, and everyone in between. * Possess sound judgment, a builder’s mindset, and comfort operating in a function that is still being defined. * Have experience producing structured implementation materials — workflow designs, process documentation, requirements, or playbooks — in support of technology programs.  * Have a background in cyber security, IT risk, privacy, or compliance, in addition to AI. * Have experience with vendor evaluation, risk assessment, or technology contracting in an enterprise environment. * Be able to provide leadership through influence by establishing credibility, building strong relationships, facilitating collaboration, and driving results across cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority. * Have experience in a multi-site or distributed business environment (distribution, retail, manufacturing, or similar). * Possess strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and lead discussions.  * Demonstrate leadership qualities—innovation, decision‑making, mentoring, and influencing others. * Be able to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and adapt to changing requirements. * Be a quick learner who can master new technologies and collaborate effectively. * Be willing and able to travel, up to 15%