The Defense Procurement Agency DOT

The Defense Procurement Agency (DOT) is a national agency responsible for procuring ammunition, UAVs, military equipment, fuel, food, clothing, and other critical supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Defense Forces.

Our mission: Strengthening Ukraine by ensuring reliable support for the Defense Forces while fostering the development of the national defense industry.

Our vision: To become the driving force behind the transformation of Ukraine's defense procurement ecosystem—not only operating the system, but continuously improving it.

We are looking for a Tech Lead / Senior DevSecOps to provide technical leadership to the Security Engineering team, develop information security architecture, implement security solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, and integrate security requirements into infrastructure and software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the Security Engineering team, including prioritizing and distributing tasks, mentoring team members, and ensuring the quality of implementation.
• Design and develop information security architecture and key cybersecurity capabilities, including Cloud Security, Identity & Access Management, Vulnerability Management, DevSecOps, and Incident Response.
• Implement, administer, and develop security services across the Microsoft security ecosystem.
• Conduct security reviews of infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, DevOps, and Software Engineering teams to integrate security requirements into architecture and development processes.
• Develop the AI Security function, including AI Security Proxy, AI Governance, DLP, monitoring, and auditing.
• Develop technical security standards, guidelines, recommendations, and information security documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles such as Security Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer, or DevSecOps Engineer, with hands-on experience in Azure Security and Microsoft Security.
• Hands-on experience securing cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft security services, including Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Intune, Entra ID, Purview, and related solutions.
• Experience building and developing Vulnerability Management processes.
• Strong understanding of modern DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD security, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), SAST, DAST, Secret Scanning, and IaC Security.
• Hands-on experience securing containerized environments and Kubernetes.
• Experience with information security incident analysis and response.
• Previous technical leadership experience or strong Senior Security Engineer experience with the readiness to take on a Tech Lead role.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
• Official employment with competitive salary and full social benefits.
• Professional development, learning opportunities, and career growth.
• Structured onboarding and dedicated mentorship.
• A collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team.
• Modern office near the metro with reliable internet and equipped shelter.

By joining our team, you will contribute to one of Ukraine's largest digital transformation initiatives in the defense sector and help build the future of defense procurement.

Ready to make a real impact? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

* By submitting your CV, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with applicable legislation.

** Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose qualifications best match the position will be contacted.

The Defense Procurement Agency (DOT) is a state-owned enterprise responsible for procuring military equipment, ammunition, UAVs, fuel, food, clothing, and other critical supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Defense Forces.

Our mission: Strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities by ensuring reliable procurement and supporting the development of the national defense industry.

Our vision: To become the driving force behind a modern defense procurement ecosystem built according to NATO standards.

We are looking for a Head of Product to lead cross-functional product teams responsible for delivering digital solutions that support critical defense procurement and operational processes. You will drive product strategy, oversee product delivery, and help shape the digital transformation of one of Ukraine's most important public organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery and planning to delivery and continuous improvement. 
• Define product vision, objectives, roadmap, and success metrics.
• Analyze business processes, stakeholder needs, and functional requirements to identify effective digital solutions. 
• Build, manage, and develop teams of Business Analysts and Project Managers. 
• Collaborate with executive leadership, end users, technical teams, and external vendors. 
• Establish and improve product management, business analysis, and project delivery processes. 
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and tools to support product development. 
• Research regulatory requirements and translate them into technical requirements. 
• Prepare high-level business and technical requirements for software solutions. 
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on defining requirements for SAP implementation initiatives. 
• Provide regular progress updates and product status reports to leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Management, System Analysis, or a related field. 
• Experience leading product or project management initiatives. 
• Experience defining high-level product requirements and detailed technical specifications. 
• Proven experience implementing product management and business analysis processes. 
• Experience with ClickUp, Camunda, or similar platforms. 
• Knowledge of BPMN 2.0 and UML. 
• Understanding of APIs and enterprise system integration principles. 
• Familiarity with digital government technologies, including electronic signatures (QES) and government registries. 
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 
• English proficiency at Intermediate level or higher. 
• Strategic thinking, leadership mindset, and strong organizational skills. 
• Proactive attitude and willingness to drive continuous improvement. 
• Zero tolerance for corruption.

Nice to Have

• Additional education or certifications in Product Management, Business Analysis, Public Administration, or SAP. 
• Experience participating in SAP implementation projects. 
• Experience working with government institutions or large public-sector organizations. 
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives within enterprise environments.

What We Offer

• Work that directly contributes to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
• Official employment with competitive salary and full social benefits.
• Professional development, learning opportunities, and career growth.
• Structured onboarding and dedicated mentorship.
• A collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team.
• Modern office near the metro with reliable internet and equipped shelter.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise systems with real national impact.

By joining our team, you will contribute to one of Ukraine's largest digital transformation initiatives in the defense sector and help build the future of defense procurement.

Ready to make a real impact? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

* By submitting your CV, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with applicable legislation.

** Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose qualifications best match the position will be contacted.

The Defense Procurement Agency (DOT) is a state-owned enterprise responsible for procuring military equipment, ammunition, UAVs, fuel, food, clothing, and other critical supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Defense Forces.

Our mission: Strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities by ensuring reliable procurement and supporting the development of the national defense industry.

Our vision: To become the driving force behind a modern defense procurement ecosystem built according to NATO standards.

We are looking for a Head of Information Security to lead and strengthen our Information Security function across governance, engineering, and security operations. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, ensuring the continuous development of our Information Security Management System (ISMS), alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and the organization's readiness to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats.

What You'll Accomplish (First 6–12 Months)

• Ensure continued NIST compliance for DOT Chain and define the roadmap for future security initiatives, including platforms such as Azure AI Foundry.
• Strengthen the security posture of IT Enterprise by implementing and maintaining NIST security controls, establishing regular risk assessments, exception management, and vulnerability remediation processes.
• Build a high-performing security organization with defined OKRs, KPIs, resource planning, and performance management.
• Enhance Azure-based Security Operations by improving monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, identity governance, and RBAC.
• Lead Red Team and Purple Team exercises (including ransomware readiness and identity compromise scenarios) and translate findings into engineering improvements.
• Establish vendor security governance, including security assessments, NDA/SLA/DPA requirements, and third-party security audits.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead both Information Security Governance (ISMS, Risk & Compliance) and Cybersecurity Engineering & Operations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Information Security team through structured performance management, OKRs, and individual development plans.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, IT, Product, and business stakeholders to prioritize security initiatives and protect critical services.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and risk registers.
• Lead internal and external security audits and coordinate remediation activities.
• Drive the organization's transition toward NIST-based security practices while maintaining alignment with ISO 27001 where required.
• Own Incident Response Plans (IRP), post-incident reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Ukrainian legislation related to information security and personal data protection.

Security Engineering & Operations

• Oversee enterprise security technologies, including:
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Defender
• EDR/XDR
• SIEM
• DLP
• PAM
• IAM / Microsoft Entra ID
• MDM
• Lead incident monitoring and response activities.
• Manage vulnerability lifecycle from discovery through remediation.
• Improve identity security through MFA, PIM, Least Privilege, JML processes, Key Vault, secrets management, and centralized logging.
• Define and improve SOC processes, runbooks, SLAs, and operational metrics.

Application Security & Secure SDLC

• Strengthen application security throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Drive Threat Modeling, Security Architecture Reviews, DevSecOps practices, automated code scanning (SAST/DAST), SBOM generation, and CI/CD security.
• Integrate Red/Purple Team findings into engineering roadmaps and development practices.

Vendor Security

• Evaluate and audit third-party vendors integrated with DOT Chain.
• Establish and maintain supplier security requirements, including NDA, SLA, DPA, and third-party security assessments.

Strategy, Reporting & Budget

• Report regularly to executive leadership on security posture, KPIs, risks, vulnerability remediation, and incident readiness.
• Own the Information Security budget and define a 12–18 month security roadmap with prioritized initiatives and measurable business value.

Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity.
• 3+ years leading Information Security teams and security programs.
• Proven experience implementing enterprise Information Security strategies and governance.
• Hands-on experience with Red Team/Purple Team exercises, attack simulations, ransomware preparedness, and identity compromise scenarios.
• Strong experience implementing and maintaining NIST Cybersecurity Framework and/or ISO 27001.
• Experience building or managing Security Operations (SOC/SecOps), incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
• Strong Microsoft Azure security expertise, including:
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Defender for Endpoint
• Defender for Identity
• Defender for Office 365
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Azure Key Vault
• Understanding of Secure SDLC, Application Security, DevSecOps, SAST/DAST, CI/CD security, Infrastructure as Code, and secret management.
• Experience securing .NET and PHP application environments is an advantage.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong practical knowledge of:
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0)
• NIST SP 800 Series
• ISO/IEC 27001
• Knowledge of Ukrainian regulations related to information security and personal data protection.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience establishing KPIs, OKRs, and performance management frameworks.
• Ability to balance strategic governance with hands-on technical leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical risks to executive stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Zero tolerance for corruption.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
• Microsoft certifications such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, or AZ-500.
• Experience working within government organizations or other highly regulated environments.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
• Official employment with competitive salary and full social benefits.
• Professional development, learning opportunities, and career growth.
• Structured onboarding and dedicated mentorship.
• A collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team.
• Modern office near the metro with reliable internet and equipped shelter.
• Opportunity to build and lead cybersecurity for one of Ukraine's most strategically important digital ecosystems.

By joining our team, you will contribute to one of Ukraine's largest digital transformation initiatives in the defense sector and help build the future of defense procurement.

Ready to make a real impact? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

* By submitting your CV, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with applicable legislation.

** Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose qualifications best match the position will be contacted.

The Defense Procurement Agency (DOT) is a national agency responsible for procuring ammunition, UAVs, military equipment, fuel, food, clothing, and other critical supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Defense Forces.

Our mission: Strengthening Ukraine by ensuring reliable support for the Defense Forces while fostering the development of the national defense industry.

Our vision: To become the driving force behind the transformation of Ukraine's defense procurement ecosystem—not only operating the system, but continuously improving it.

We are looking for a Head of Data Governance to establish and lead the organization's enterprise Data Governance function. In this role, you will define the vision, policies, standards, and governance framework for managing data across the organization, ensuring high-quality, trusted, and well-governed data that enables informed decision-making and supports large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's Data Governance framework.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data policies, standards, methodologies, and governance processes.
  Establish and enhance Master Data Management (MDM), Reference Data, Metadata Management, and Data Quality practices.
• Define data ownership, stewardship, governance roles, and accountability across business units.
• Develop data quality standards, monitoring processes, and governance controls.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, architects, and engineering teams to define enterprise data requirements.
• Contribute to enterprise data models and integration requirements across corporate information systems.
• Prepare governance documentation, methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure Data Governance principles are embedded into the implementation of new enterprise systems and digital services.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop the Data Governance team while driving collaboration across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, or related disciplines.
• Hands-on experience implementing or improving Data Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Quality, or Metadata Management initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Data Governance principles, data lifecycle management, and enterprise data architecture.
• Experience developing enterprise policies, standards, governance frameworks, or methodological documentation.
• Experience collaborating with business and technology teams to define and implement enterprise data requirements.
• Understanding of enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, BI, Data Warehouse, or similar systems.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• English proficiency at Intermediate level or higher.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SQL, Power BI, or other Business Intelligence platforms.
• Experience implementing Business Glossary, Data Catalog, or Metadata Management solutions.
• Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, or other Data Governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting enterprise digital transformation programs.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
• Official employment with competitive salary and full social benefits.
• Professional development, learning opportunities, and career growth.
• Structured onboarding and dedicated mentorship.
• A collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team.
• Modern office near the metro with reliable internet and equipped shelter.
• Opportunity to establish and scale an enterprise-wide Data Governance function within one of Ukraine's most strategically important organizations.

By joining our team, you will contribute to one of Ukraine's largest digital transformation initiatives in the defense sector and help build the future of defense procurement.

Ready to make a real impact? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

* By submitting your CV, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with applicable legislation.

** Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose qualifications best match the position will be contacted.

The Defense Procurement Agency (DOT) is a national agency responsible for procuring ammunition, UAVs, military equipment, fuel, food, clothing, and other critical supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Defense Forces.

Our mission: Strengthening Ukraine by ensuring reliable support for the Defense Forces while fostering the development of the national defense industry.

Our vision: To become the driving force behind the transformation of Ukraine's defense procurement ecosystem—not only operating the system, but continuously improving it.

We are looking for a Product Manager to manage IT projects from planning and requirements definition through implementation, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure projects are delivered according to agreed objectives, scope, timelines, and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, including project objectives, scope of work, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Define project milestones and develop detailed schedules with clear deadlines for each stage of the project.
• Assess the resources required to achieve project objectives, including timelines, budget, equipment, and human resources.
• Manage communication with all project stakeholders, including clients, project teams, and management.
• Coordinate the work of cross-functional project teams, assign tasks, and monitor their execution.
• Manage project requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, QA engineers, and analysts.
• Manage stakeholder and client expectations and present project results and proposed solutions.
• Prepare and/or validate technical specifications, instructions, and regulations for IT systems.
• Analyze the effectiveness of IT systems and develop recommendations to improve their performance and efficiency.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Project Manager in projects with complex business logic.
• Experience working on projects for B2G, B2B, and/or product development.
• Understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience working with Agile / Scrum or hybrid methodologies (Agile + Waterfall).
• Strong skills in requirements gathering and management, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog management.
• Experience working with Jira, ClickUp, Figma, or similar tools.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, QA engineers, and analysts.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and present project results and solutions.
• Basic understanding of UX/UI principles.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
• Official employment with competitive salary and full social benefits.
• Professional development, learning opportunities, and career growth.
• Structured onboarding and dedicated mentorship.
• A collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team.
• Modern office near the metro with reliable internet and equipped shelter.

By joining our team, you will contribute to one of Ukraine's largest digital transformation initiatives in the defense sector and help build the future of defense procurement.

Ready to make a real impact? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

* By submitting your CV, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with applicable legislation.

** Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose qualifications best match the position will be contacted.