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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.

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  • As the Senior Digital InfoSec Architect at ZEISS, you will be at the forefront of our mission to seam-lessly integrate security into every facet of our digital transformation journey

  • This is a role; with an opportunity to drive innovation and make a substantial impact on a global scale. In this pivotal role, you will be part of the global Business Information Security Enablement Function of the ZEISS Group, the core of Corporate Information Security

  • Our mission as a ZEISS wide Governance and Enablement Function is to empower and support ZEISS business segments and units globally, ensuring that security by de-sign is embedded in every project and operation, in alignment with customer needs and ZEISS's overarching information security strategy

  • You will lead the global ZEISS Business Information Security Architecture, coordinating and spearheading initiatives that enhance and standardize security practices across all business segments units

  • Your will enable and support our business segments to deliver secure, resilient business solutions and products at speed and scale, all while exceeding customer expectations

  • You will develop and implement enterprise information security architecture and technology solutions to ensure security by design, supporting secure digital transformation initiatives

  • You will ensure that security architecture frameworks, standards, and the overall business digital strategy are seamlessly aligned, fostering a cohesive security approach

  • You will serve as a foremost information security expert, providing strategic guidance and counsel to IT partners and business leaders, influencing key decision-making processes

  • You will work closely with enterprise architects, functional area architects, and security special-ists to deliver innovative, comprehensive security solutions across all digital platforms


  • You have a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Information Security or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Ideally you have certifications like: CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA

  • You have experience with having functional or disciplinary personnel responsibility and strong intercultural competences for leading distributed teams from multiple disciplines

  • 5+ years of experience in Information Security Leadership Role

  • Proven experience in developing security architecture artifacts and reference architectures for digital, data, and IoT platforms, ideally within the manufacturing sector

  • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and lead teams effectively

  • Exceptional ability to influence others and bring digital security architecture to life for business and technology leaders

  • Track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement in information security practices, staying ahead of industry trends

  • Proficiency in conflict resolution and negotiation, adept at navigating complex organizational dynamics

  • Experience advising C-level executives and board members on information security matters, translating technical concepts into business terms

  • Collaborative mentality with a proven track record of working effectively with diverse, multicultural stakeholders

  • Ability to communicate complex technical issues to diverse audiences clearly and authoritatively

  • Deep understanding of digital application architectures and cloud infrastructures

  • Insight into the impact of emerging business and end-user technologies on information security

  • Ability to foster collaborative working relationships outside the IT function

  • Fluent in English; German or other languages are an advantage

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