ICT Security Specialist, 80-100%

About the job

The ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 bachelor’s and master’s students. The fields of study and research include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research, and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where students’ project works are publicly presented.
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The Information Technology Centre (ITZ) of the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) consists of about 50 different specialists who manage the IT infrastructure of ZHdK, lead projects, develop software, and actively provide support.
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For the support and further development of IT security, provided by the IT department for all areas of ZHdK, we are looking for a committed individual as of 1 January 2027 or by agreement for the position of

ICT Security Specialist, 80-100%

Your tasks:

As an ICT Security Specialist, you will take on the operational and technical tasks of IT security at ZHdK. You will effectively implement IT security measures in ongoing operations as well as in initiatives and projects.

• You implement the IT security strategy tactically and operationally and support IT in its implementation.
• You create and manage a budget for IT security measures as well as an annual plan and prioritise your tasks based on risk. You coordinate closely with the CISO, IT management, and the IT team.
• In the IT governance committee, you assess new initiatives regarding IT security. You provide recommendations and impose requirements.
• You monitor the threat landscape, conduct operational risk assessments, and derive necessary measures. In consultation, you implement these independently or together with the IT team, or oversee their implementation and effectiveness.
• You investigate IT security incidents and assess their potential impact on the university. If necessary, you order immediate measures, document them, and conduct post-mortem analyses.
• You keep up to date with technical developments in the field of ICT security. Additionally, you evaluate and procure new security technologies.
• You install and integrate security components into the existing IT infrastructure.
• You develop security architectures and concepts, establish them, and keep them up to date.
• You technically implement security concepts or support teams in their implementation. You also contribute to the management of security-related projects and IT architecture.
• You conduct technical security tests and assess the risks of identified vulnerabilities. From this, you derive necessary measures and implement them independently and in collaboration with the IT team.
• You monitor the compliance with security measures and participate in security audits.
• You advise university members and project leaders on IT security matters.

Your profile:

• Education and experience: You have a completed university degree in computer science or an equivalent qualification. You bring several years of experience in information and IT security as well as in professional project management and possess good architectural knowledge and in-depth ICT expertise.
• Security expertise: Expert knowledge at the level of an ICT Security Engineer / Security Analyst as well as a solid understanding of current threats and modern attack and defence techniques and methods.
• Fields of expertise: You have affinity and experience in various cyber-security fields: secure design principles; identity and access management (IAM, PAM); network security, WAF and advanced threat prevention / IDS/IPS; security monitoring and vulnerability management as well as cloud technologies/cloud security and application security.
• Technologies: You have knowledge in securing platforms and operating systems such as Azure/M365, Microsoft AD, Linux and macOS as well as virtualisation and container services. Additionally, you have experience in securing with Defender XDR and monitoring using SIEM.
• Standards & certifications: Basic knowledge of common security standards (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and relevant certifications.
• Regulatory understanding: Basic knowledge of relevant legal requirements for information security (revised DSG, cantonal IDG) as well as experience with internal controls (ICS) and security audits.
• Independence: You organise your work independently and set clear priorities. Even in the face of resistance, you persistently drive the implementation of your tasks forward.
• Personality: You can professionally lead project and IT staff and bring project management skills. You represent professional concerns with assertiveness and show perseverance in dealing with areas of tension.
• Very good German and good English skills.

What to expect:

• Central operational role: You ensure the effective implementation of information security at one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe.
• You collaborate with various departments (infrastructure, software development, architecture, IT management, CISO, GRC) and ensure the implementation and further development of IT security measures.
• Scope for design & responsibility: You have direct influence on the selection, introduction, and operation of the security solutions used.
• An exciting and influential role at the interface of art, research, and technology.
• A collegial team in an inspiring environment at Zurich’s Toni-Areal.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of home office by arrangement.

Your new professional field is situated in the exciting and stimulating context of an internationally active art and design university, with the workplace in the lively Toni-Areal in Zurich-West. The employment conditions are governed by cantonal personnel legislation.

Your contacts for further information
Christian Schneider, IT Security Officer
Alessia Consorti, HR Business Partner

Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts can be found at www.zhdk.ch .

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by 29 November 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications (no email applications) for this position. A personal cover letter is very welcome.

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Zurich University of the Arts
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