Security Engineer (m/w/x)

Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH; Oberkochen; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH is seeking a security-focused professional to lead end-to-end security initiatives across development, operations, and product security teams.

You will shape security architecture for IT/OT environments, drive secure software practices, and ensure compliance with major standards and regulatory requirements.

The role combines hands-on security with strategic guidance across multi-domain tech stacks, in a dynamic, innovative setting.

Formación

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable technical field.
• At least five years of professional experience in IT/OT security.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Broad technical understanding of software development, architecture, infrastructure and operations.
• Experience in secure software development and integrating security into development processes, ideally in production-related systems.
• Knowledge of standards such as ISO 27001, IEC 62443, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the EU AI Act.
• Structured, solution-oriented approach to complex challenges.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex topics and distill to essentials.
• Very good command of German and English.

Responsabilidades

• Shape security end-to-end – from processes and architecture through to technical implementation within the development teams.
• Act as the central point of contact for technical security at the interface between development, operations and Product Security.
• Develop cross-functional security solutions and take responsibility for their implementation across development teams.
• Work on security topics spanning traditional IT applications, production-related OT systems, and on-premises and cloud-based AI systems.
• Establish a common security framework for a heterogeneous application and technology landscape.

Conocimientos

IT/OT security

Security architecture

German language

English language

Structured problem solving

Educación

Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Enabling smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips – working where tomorrow takes shape. Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the heart of every electronically controlled system, they have become an indispensable part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With highly precise lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips – and, through its innovations, plays a key role in shaping the era of micro- and nanoelectronics.

Your Role

• Shape security end-to-end – from processes and architecture through to technical implementation within the development teams
• Act as the central point of contact for technical security at the interface between development, operations and Product Security
• Develop cross-functional security solutions and take responsibility for their implementation across development teams
• Work on security topics spanning traditional IT applications, production-related OT systems, and on-premises and cloud-based AI systems
• Establish a common security framework for a heterogeneous application and technology landscape

Your Profile

• A successfully completed degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable technical field
• At least five years of professional experience in IT/OT security
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Broad technical understanding of software development, architecture, infrastructure and operations
• Experience in secure software development and integrating security into development processes, ideally in the context of production-related systems
• Good understanding of relevant standards and regulatory requirements, such as ISO 27001, IEC 62443, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the EU AI Act
• A structured and solution-oriented approach, even when dealing with open-ended or complex challenges
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical topics and distill them down to their essential aspects
• Very good command of German and English

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Jonas Weickenmeier

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.