ICT Security Architect (m/f/d)

About the job

ICT Security Architect / Zero Trust / Security Architecture / IAM / PAM / 100% / ZH
Project For a demanding Zero Trust transformation programme at a leading Swiss banking client in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced Senior ICT / Security Architect. You will design the future security and IT architecture based on a comprehensive Zero Trust model. In doing so, you will analyse the existing architecture, develop the target concept and translate Zero Trust principles into concrete technical architectures, reference models and actionable roadmaps. Start asap at 100%.

Tasks:

• Analysis of the existing security and IT architecture as well as derivation of the required capabilities, technical enablers and dependencies
• Prioritisation and implementation of concrete Zero Trust use cases as well as development of reference architectures, security guardrails and technical roadmaps
• Design and support of MVPs and pilots to validate and scale the target architecture
• Management and coordination of the architectural work with Enterprise Architecture, CIO organisation, Security, Infrastructure, Engineering and Application teams

Requirements:

• Several years of experience as a Security / Cyber Security / ICT / Enterprise Architect
• Experience with Zero Trust and ideally NIST / SP 800-207
• Broad security expertise in IAM/PAM, Network/Segmentation, Cloud, Application and Data Security
• Experience in large, regulated environments, ideally banking/financial services
• Experience with target and reference architectures, security guardrails and transformation roadmaps
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills at enterprise/management level

Languages:

• German: Business fluent C1
  English: Business fluent C1

Reference no: 925293MH_
Role: ICT Security Architect (m/f/d)
Region: Zurich and surrounding area
Workload: 100% (Hybrid only within Switzerland)
Start: 23.11.2026
End date: 29.02.2028
Application deadline: 19.10.2026 15:00 hrs

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About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of IT candidates for contract work. We were founded in 1997 by IT professionals and therefore know how important professional support is when searching for and working on projects.