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# Staff Security Architect

- **Company:** Garmin Deutschland GmbH
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Salary:** €85,000.0 - €104,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Rust (Programming Language), Garmin, Software Security
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/wuerzburg-staff-security-architect-158186933

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree plus 14 years of relevant engineering experience
 * Relevant product security or information security experience, including working knowledge of cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), software and application security (AppSec), secure software development practices, and hardware-based security controls
 * Demonstrates expertise in product security architecture, threat modeling and risk assessment, security requirements and acceptance criteria, secure design review, vulnerability management, security verification planning, and pragmatic risk mitigation
 * Demonstrates ability to lead major technical efforts, influence cross-functional engineering decisions, author standards and guidance, and communicate security risk and recommendations to both technical and business stakeholders
 * Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
 * Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively and professionally with others under challenging circumstances
 * Must possess detailed knowledge and experience with high-level language structure in C, C++, C#, Rust, Python, and/or Java relevant to Garmin business needs
 * Capable of mentoring junior engineer associates in security engineering practices
 * Must possess pragmatic business analysis skills and apply them to threat prioritization, architecture trade-offs, and security investment decisions

## Description

* Lead product security strategy and architecture across the full product lifecycle
 * Provide technical leadership for secure product design, development, and deployment
 * Drive threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews
 * Define and implement security standards, policies, and best practices
 * Partner with engineering, customers, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders on security initiatives
 * Champion security tools, automation, and scalable engineering solutions
 * Provide strategic security guidance for product and business decisions
 * Represent the company as a trusted security expert in external engagements
 * Build security awareness and capability through training and mentoring