IT Security Expert for Compute Operations

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Security Expert for Compute Operations

• Focus: Security architecture and certification for a cloud-based platform enabling secure AI workloads

Description

You will help build and secure a cloud-based platform for running AI workloads for industry and research. The role covers security architecture across compute workflows, integration of cloud/AI security measures, and DevSecOps automation for secure MLOps. You will also support compliance governance and certification aligned with ISO 27001 and TISAX, including development of a secure data transfer interface.

Responsibilities

• Security architecture: evaluate and implement technical measures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data across the full workflow

• Cloud & AI security: integrate and validate technologies for secure inference platforms and Confidential Computing solutions

• DevSecOps & Automation: develop DevSecOps strategies to continuously improve security in production environments; create secure automated procedures for MLOps

• Compliance governance: support certification of the new infrastructure in line with ISO 27001 and TISAX

• Develop an interface for secure data transmission

• Coordinate closely with the compute operations department, research groups, and industrial partners; exchange with national and international stakeholders on IT security best practices

Requirements

• Completed academic degree (M.Sc./Diploma) in Computer Science, IT Security, Computational Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a comparable field

• Solid IT security knowledge, especially network security, access control, and encryption

• Practical experience with operating concepts and operating models of high- or supercomputers and/or cloud environments

• Willingness to independently research new topics in operations models and operating concepts

• Very good German required or strong willingness to learn quickly; fluent English required

• Very good knowledge of Linux and networking

• Experience with principles of security certification

• Experience with secure cloud or HPC architectures, ideally OpenStack, Kubernetes, or similar platforms

• Proactive working style and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration

• Willingness to continuously pursue scientific further education

Benefits

• Excellent working environment and motivated international team

• Compensation according to TV-L plus attractive public-service benefits

• Flexible working hours with up to 60% home office

• On-the-job infrastructure and environment for high-performance work

• Diverse continuing education and training opportunities, plus university sports offerings

• Monthly public transport subsidy of €25