AI Security Architect (f/m/x)
Zeiss · Budapest - ZDI ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- Security
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
- Company size
- 501-1000
Zeiss · Budapest - ZDI ·
Designs and secures AI platforms and AI-driven applications across cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, addressing risks such as adversarial attacks and model theft while ensuring compliance with standards like ISO/IEC 27001 and the EU AI Act.
ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany, in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in 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's employees 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’re looking for a Security Architect – AI to 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, Azure and GCP.
Developing security concepts, standards and design patterns for AI platforms, while embedding secu-rity-by-design into emerging digital technologies.
Addressing AI-specific security risks, including data poisoning, model theft, adversarial attacks, mod-el integrity, data privacy and 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 risk assessments and audit support, while advising teams on security alerts, incidents, RBAC and PIM.
Acting as a key interface between central security, regulatory functions and 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.
Proven experience in 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:
Experience with AI platforms and AI-driven use cases is considered an advantage.
Experience in data modeling, algorithm development or data science is considered an advantage.
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 or providing functional 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 markets and contribute to the advancement of society.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Fedor Fanni