Ubique Systems

TRCI-26-05568

Senior/Principal Security Architect (OT/IT, PKI, Container & Perimeter Security)

Senior/Principal contract role in Munich for a security architect/engineer focused on perimeter and infrastructure security for an IIDC hub and self-service portal, including secure connectivity to a message broker and customer/manufacturer networks. The role requires strong network segmentation and trust-zone design, reverse proxy/TLS termination, OT-IT integration, Linux and container hardening (Docker/Kubernetes), API and service-to-service identity, PKI/X.509 operations (mTLS, EST, CA, PKCS#11/HSM), MQTT authZ/ACLs, supply-chain security (SBOM, signing, CI/CD secrets, offline updates), and operational security (logging/monitoring/IR). Candidate should be able to write/review Python/FastAPI backend code with tests and read embedded C to validate interfaces; experience with CRA risk assessment and technical documentation is required.

Position summary

Location
Germany
Workplace
On-site
Employment
Contract
Experience
Minimum 10 years and Maximum 15 years
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Role overview

Why This Role Matters.

Senior/Principal contract role in Munich for a security architect/engineer focused on perimeter and infrastructure security for an IIDC hub and self-service portal, including secure connectivity to a message broker and customer/manufacturer networks. The role requires strong network segmentation and trust-zone design, reverse proxy/TLS termination, OT-IT integration, Linux and container hardening (Docker/Kubernetes), API and service-to-service identity, PKI/X.509 operations (mTLS, EST, CA, PKCS#11/HSM), MQTT authZ/ACLs, supply-chain security (SBOM, signing, CI/CD secrets, offline updates), and operational security (logging/monitoring/IR). Candidate should be able to write/review Python/FastAPI backend code with tests and read embedded C to validate interfaces; experience with CRA risk assessment and technical documentation is required.

Your Impact

Deliver Enterprise Value

Help organisations solve complex business problems through modern technology, consulting expertise and measurable outcomes.

Collaboration

Work Across Teams

Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Growth

Learn Continuously

Gain exposure to enterprise technologies, certifications, mentoring and real-world project experience.

Career Path

Grow With Ubique

Build a long-term consulting career with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and leadership over time.

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing.

Every role at Ubique contributes directly to solving meaningful business challenges for our clients.

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Level: Senior / Principal, 10+ years

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Focus: perimeter, infrastructure, IIDC Hub services, connections to message broker, IIDC Self Service Portal, manufacturer PKI and customer networks

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Network and trust-zone design, segmentation, reverse proxy / TLS termination, OT-IT integration

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Linux and OCI container hardening, container isolation, image provenance, secrets management, backup and disaster recovery

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Container runtime environments (Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes)

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API authentication/authorization, service-to-service identity, OWASP-class vulnerabilities, tenant isolation, audit

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X.509/PKI, TLS/mTLS, EST, CA operation, key custody via PKCS#11 / SoftHSM / HSM

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MQTT broker authentication/authorization and ACLs, database access control

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Supply chain: dependency management, SBOM, artifact signing, CI/CD and secret security, authenticated offline updates

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Logging, monitoring, incident response, coordinated disclosure

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CRA risk assessment and technical documentation

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Writes and reviews Python/FastAPI backend and integration code, including tests

Technology stack

Tools & Technologies.

The platforms and technologies you'll use to build modern, enterprise-grade solutions.

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OT-IT integration

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trust zones

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network segmentation

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reverse proxy

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TLS termination

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Linux hardening

07

OCI

08

container hardening

09

container isolation

10

image provenance

11

secrets management

12

backup

13

disaster recovery

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Docker

15

Docker Compose

16

Kubernetes

17

API authentication

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authorization

19

service-to-service identity

20

OWASP

Requirements

Skills & Experience.

We value curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can make an impact, we'd still love to hear from you.

Essential

Required Qualifications

Network and trust-zone design (segmentation, tenant isolation)

Reverse proxy and TLS termination

OT-IT integration

Linux hardening

OCI container hardening and isolation

Container image provenance and artifact integrity

Secrets management

Backup and disaster recovery (DR)

Container runtime environments: Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes

API authentication and authorization

Service-to-service identity

OWASP-class vulnerabilities awareness/mitigation

Audit logging and auditability requirements

X.509/PKI fundamentals and operations

TLS/mTLS

EST (Enrollment over Secure Transport)

CA operation

Key custody via PKCS#11

SoftHSM and/or HSM usage

MQTT broker authentication/authorization and ACLs

Preferred

Nice to Have

IEC 62443

OT deployments (industrial/OT environments)

Enterprise PKI / provisioning services

BRSKI/MASA

Secure boot

Firmware signing

Penetration-test coordination

What you'll gain

More Than Just A Job.

We're committed to helping every team member grow professionally, personally and technically while working on meaningful projects.

Global Exposure

Collaborate with international clients and multicultural teams on enterprise programmes.

Continuous Learning

Expand your expertise through mentoring, certifications and hands-on project experience.

Career Growth

Take ownership, develop leadership skills and grow your consulting career over time.

Flexible Working

Hybrid and remote collaboration designed around trust and delivering exceptional outcomes.

People First

Join a supportive culture where collaboration, respect and long-term relationships come first.

Enterprise Projects

Work on meaningful technology initiatives for leading organisations across industries.

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