System Security Specialist; Details | Swissgrid

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Electricity flows with us. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, we do our utmost every day to develop the best solutions for the Swiss electricity grid.

For our Platform Services team at our headquarters in Aarau, we are looking for motivated and ambitious professionals who are eager
798 to make a meaningful contribution to a modern and highly available IT environment ld you like to apply your skills to ensuring Switzerland’s secure power supply? Then we look forward to receiving your application for the position of

System Security Specialist (80-100%)

In this role, you will be jointly responsible for the system management of the central server, database, and virtualization infrastructure, with a strong focus on information security, ensuring secure and efficient system operations. You will design security architectures and implement security : supported by our central Cyber Security team. Your responsibilities include:

• Acting as the interface between Cyber Security and the Infrastructure Platform Services teams
• Proactively identifying and assessing cyber security risks for Platform Services
• Defining and implementing preventive measures to mitigate cyber security risks
• Continuously enhancing protective measures in close collaboration with the business and Cyber Security teams
• Creating and maintaining concepts, policies, and guidelines related to infrastructure security
• Serving as the technical point of contact for information security matters within Infrastructure Platform Services

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We are looking for a communicative, team-oriented, and analytical personality who is not intimidated by complex interdependencies and shares our passion for an agile working environment. You have a quick grasp of new topics and a strong motivation to continuously develop your expertise. In addition, you demonstrate a deep understanding of dependencies between different architectural components. You bring the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Cyber Security or Computer Science, with further training and/or certifications in the field of cyber security
• Several years of experience in enterprise infrastructure roles with a focus on cyber security, or in technical cyber security roles
• Solid experience in designing, hardening, and operating enterprise Microsoft and Linux environments, databases, and virtualization solutions such as VMware, Kubernetes, Citrix, etc.
• Experience in offensive security (security auditing, penetration testing, CTFs, etc.) and expertise in securing Azure / Microsoft 365 environments
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO/IEC 270xx series, NIST) and risk management
• A cooperative, hands-on mindset and experience in applying and living agile working methods
• Excellent communication skills in bothogr? be in German and English

We offer a responsible and impactful role in a company that is unique in Switzerland, located next to Aarau railway station and offering a state-of-the-art working environment. In addition, you will benefit from:

• Flexible working hours (42-hour work week), including home office options
• 25–30 days of paid vacation, plus company-wide holidays between Christmas and New Year
• Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension scheme
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• Financial and/or time support for internal or external training and further education

Our Platform Services team is international, dynamic, and innovative. We are characterized by a high-level of technical maturity and a strong service-oriented mindset. Team spirit is very important to us – we work together and support one another. We are motivated by the opportunity to design and operate a modern, leading-edge infrastructure.

Curious to get a behind-the-scenes look at the team? Here Patrick shares insights into his daily work and what motivates him to work at Swissgrid.

Laura Frey
Talent Acquisition
If you are interested, Laura will be pleased to receive your complete application documents. Please apply online via our career portal.