AI Security Architect (f/m/x)

ZEISS is technologyand innovation. Founded in Germany, in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operatingin the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries.

As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, it'semployees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world.

We’relooking for a SecurityArchitect- AIto join us in Budapest, Hungary.

Your Role

As Security Architect (f/m/x) within the ZEISS Digital Technology Accelerator, you will focus on securing high-priority emerging digital technologies, in particular AI platforms and AI-driven use cases, to ensure their safe implementation and scalable operation across the ZEISS Group.

The role of Security Architect (f/m/x) will involve:

• Designing and implementing secure cloud and software architectures for AI platforms and AI-driven applications across modern cloud environments such as AWS,Azureand GCP.

• Developing security concepts,standardsand design patterns for AI platforms, while embeddingsecu-rity-by-design into emerging digital technologies.

• Addressing AI-specific security risks, including data poisoning, model theft, adversarial attacks, mod-el integrity, dataprivacyand bias mitigation.

• Integrating regulatory and compliance requirements such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOX, HIPAA, PCI DSS and the EU AI Act into AI security strategies and architectures.

• Conducting security reviews, threat-model-based riskassessmentsand audit support, while advising teams on security alerts, incidents, RBAC and PIM.

• Acting as a key interface between central security, regulatoryfunctionsand the Digital Technology Accelerator, while leading international cross-functional security initiatives from a functional per-spective.

Your Experience:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related technical field.

• At least 7+ years of professional experience in areas such as security architecture/engineering, AI/ML engineering, or similar technical roles.

• Provenexperiencein designing and implementing secure architectures for cloud-based technology environments.

• Strong understanding of cloud security concepts across major platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP, including multi-cloud and cloud-native security principles.

• Solid knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, data security standards, modern authentication methods and secure infrastructure practices.

• Experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOX, HIPAA, PCI DSS and/or the EU AI Act.

• Ability to work with Python, code repositories, containerization and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and PowerShell.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical, security, regulatory and business stakeholders in an international environment.

• Fluent in English.

It would be desirable if you had:

• ExperiencewithAIplatformsand AI-drivenusecasesisconsideredanadvantage.

• Experience in datamodeling,algorithmdevelopmentordatascienceisconsideredanadvantage.

• AI security-related certifications or specialist training in AI-specific cybersecurity topics.

• Advanced cloud security certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.

• Experience leading international, cross-functional security initiatives orprovidingfunctional guidance to security-focused colleagues.

Your Benefits

If you join ZEISS, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Modern technology stack - with room for you to try things out in a high-tech group.

• 40-60% hybrid work option.

• Annual flexible benefits (cafeteria, private health plans, annual bonus).

• Ability to directly deliver software into real, innovative products.

• Global exposure [needs to be worked on]

• Excellent teammates and a lead to support your development from day one onward.

Apply now to take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape marketsand contribute to the advancement of society.

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