AI Security Architect

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We are looking for a (Senior) AI Security Architect to join the UPM AI Center of Excellence. This unit supports UPM's AI initiatives and acts as a catalyst for AI adoption across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team of experts and do pioneering AI work in the heart of the renewable and sustainable materials industry. The position is located in Wroclaw, Poland.

Greetings from your future manager:

"Welcome to our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in enabling AI transformation and adoption across UPM. In this role, you will drive the design and implementation of AI security across the organization, bridge the gap between AI governance frameworks and their practical implementation, and ensure the secure and responsible adoption of AI capabilities and solutions across UPM. Our innovative team works on diverse, high-impact use cases, demonstrating the industrial value of AI with the full support of the UPM AI Program and executive management." - Juha-Matti Kuusinen, Director, AI Center of Excellence.

What you will do:

• Drive the design, development and implementation of AI security architecture, controls, governance frameworks and related guidelines for AI capabilities and solutions. Ensure alignment with UPM's enterprise architecture, AI governance requirements and mechanisms, business objectives, security standards, Responsible AI principles, industry best practices and applicable regulations.

• Evaluate, select and govern security technologies, tools and frameworks for AI capabilities and solutions. Oversee the integration of security controls into AI solutions and delivery pipelines, including identity and access management, Infrastructure-as-Code, automated security testing, vulnerability management, observability and secure deployment practices.

• Identify and mitigate security risks associated with AI capabilities and initiatives. Initiate and oversee security assessments, audits and reviews to identify vulnerabilities, validate security controls and ensure compliance with AI security standards and governance requirements.

• Shape and operationalize AI security standards, architecture patterns, secure coding practices and implementation guidelines for AI development, deployment and operations. Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Legal and Compliance teams to ensure secure, scalable and responsible adoption of AI across UPM.

• Own AI security architecture standards for AI CoE-managed platforms and drive security alignment of AI solutions across the enterprise.

Who you are:

We are looking for a highly motivated AI Security Architect who is passionate about AI and committed to enabling its secure and responsible adoption across UPM.

You should have:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Proven experience in security architecture for cloud-native and enterprise platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.

• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, generative AI and agentic AI technologies, including their security risks, threats and mitigation approaches.

• Experience applying AI security standards, governance frameworks and best practices, and translating security requirements into practical architectural guidance, platform capabilities, engineering practices and security controls in an enterprise environment.

• Experience conducting security assessments, risk analyses, architecture reviews and compliance evaluations.

• Hands-on experience implementing security controls through software development, scripting and DevSecOps practices.

• Experience with modern platform engineering and cloud security practices, including Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD pipelines, automated security testing and observability.

• Professional certifications in AI security, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, architecture or AI governance are highly valued.

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, Legal, Compliance and engineering teams.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community - Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities - We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information

This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration in Wrocław.

The position holder will report to Director, AI Center of Excellence.

How to apply

Please apply via the link above and attach your CV by September 27, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact HR Service at [email protected] or tel. +48123999499.

Country-specific information

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UPM business information

UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. In Poland, UPM is running two factories near Wrocław, Human Resources Services in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 700 professionals in customer, supplier and financial services.

What makes us unique? The Finnish leadership culture encourages people in personal growth and self-development, and our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage - are visible in our everyday work. We are inspired by the limitless opportunities of the bioeconomy and we lead the way towards a future beyond fossils. Got interested? Join us on this exciting path! #growthwithUPM

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