AI Security Architect

2015 UPM-Kymmene Sp.z o.o.; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

UPM is a global materials company innovating for a sustainable tomorrow. This AI Security Architect role is located in Wroclaw, Poland, focusing on the design, implementation and governance of AI security across the organization to ensure secure adoption of AI capabilities.

You will collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, Legal and Compliance teams to align with governance requirements and industry best practices, owning security standards for AI CoE platforms and driving

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

AI security

Security architecture

Cloud security

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Observability

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Infrastructure-as-Code

CI/CD pipelines

Security testing tools

Observability tools

Job description

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers

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.

“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.

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Candidate profile

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.

Qualifications and experience

• 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.

Benefits and working conditions

• 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.
• 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.

Company culture

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.

About UPM

UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonisation 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. UPM’s performance in sustainability has been recognised by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,100 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €9.7billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM – we renew the everyday.

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