ZEISS

Security Engineer (m/w/x)

Germany · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerZEISS
LocationGermany
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted24 Sep 2026

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

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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

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