IT Security Specialist

To support our growth and reinforce our team, we are seeking a skilled IT Security Specialist. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage a comprehensive IT security framework, ensuring the protection of systems and data against potential threats. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

• Configure and manage security tools, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and patch management systems.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities to prevent unauthorized access or unusual activity.
• Establish and enforce policies for network and application security, access control, and data protection (including encryption, tokenization, and data classification).
• Conduct security awareness campaigns and training for internal teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare security reports for stakeholders.
• Support audit processes, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Regularly update and enhance the cybersecurity risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively.
• Track and analyze cybersecurity metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational security objectives.
• Communicate risk assessments, metrics, and findings to stakeholders.

• A degree in computer science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT security, preferably in regulated industries such as finance, banking, or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats, methodologies, tools, and remediation strategies.
• Proficiency with advanced security solutions, including those for endpoints and perimeters (e.g., Forcepoint, Cortex).
• Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and disaster recovery strategies, including cloud solutions like Microsoft Azure and MS Office 365.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Swiss residency.