Information Security Specialist / Information Security Specialist

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The potential employer is an internationally active industrial group with roots in Switzerland and production sites on several continents. With several thousand employees, the company is a recognized leader in its industry, supplying customers worldwide with technically sophisticated components. Global operations in technology, quality, and innovation are managed from Switzerland. For an organization of this size and international orientation, a robust, group-wide information security management system is crucial, and this is where the role of an Information Security Specialist IT comes into play.

Do you want to be an active part of it as an Information Security Specialist IT (m/f/d) 100% and influence and shape the company? Then we look forward to getting to know you.

My Challenges

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and processes for the entire group.
• Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments, including technical security audits and penetration tests.
• Prepare and support internal and external audits and certifications, including TISAX, ISO/IEC 27001, and ISO 31000.
• Monitor and investigate security alerts, respond to incidents, and manage follow-up actions.
• Drive the ongoing development of detection and response workflows together with the SOC and IT stakeholders.
• Organize, manage, and assess external penetration tests and vulnerability scans.
• Further develop the security infrastructure, including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
• Be responsible for vulnerability remediation, patch cycles, and endpoint protection strategies.
• Plan and conduct awareness campaigns, simulations, and targeted training.

My Qualifications

• Completed degree in information security, computer science, or a comparable technical field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in an internationally active company.
• At least 5 years of technical experience in implementing security concepts and controls.
• Familiarity with SOC or CSIRT operations and experience handling larger security incidents.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 administration, network security, and multi-layer IT architectures.
• Solid knowledge of security management tools for vulnerabilities, assets, and services.
• Negotiable English skills, both spoken and written; German or additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally occasionally and commute to the headquarters in Switzerland or readiness to relocate.
• Advantageous: Further training or certifications in the field of cybersecurity or ethical hacking, as well as qualifications such as ISO/IEC 27001, CISSP, or TISAX auditor.

My Benefits

• Responsible key role in an internationally leading company with a direct impact on the maturity of the entire cybersecurity landscape.
• Hybrid working model with up to two home office days per week.
• Attractive employment conditions with clear training and development opportunities.
• Collaborative, forward-looking team environment with short decision-making paths to SOC and IT.

My Contact

Peter Kosel, Talent Community Manager, is happy to answer your questions at +41 78 649 49 01.
Apply online using the form below.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For the initial contact, your CV is sufficient.
Interviews will take place via video conference.

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