IT or Legal Specialist as Deputy Head of Data Protection Supervision Office

09 April 2026
100%
Permanent position
Chur

Job summary

Join Graubünden, a diverse and vibrant Swiss canton! Enjoy a dynamic work environment with numerous benefits.

Tasks

Conduct high-risk data protection assessments for IT projects.
Support data protection officers in minimizing risks and advising.
Analyze data flows and system architectures for compliance.

Skills

Degree in IT or law with strong knowledge in both fields.
Experience in IT security and network technologies is essential.
Effective communication and teamwork skills are a must.

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About the job

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden together with us.

IT or Legal Specialist as Deputy Head of Data Protection Supervision Office

Data Protection Supervision Office | 70% | Chur

The newly established Data Protection Supervision Office started its work on January 1, 2026. We are in the exciting process of building the office, which monitors and supports the application of data protection regulations by authorities according to the new Cantonal Data Protection Act. The rapid technological developments and numerous connections to societal issues make data protection an interesting and dynamic field of work with many interdisciplinary questions. The Data Protection Supervision Office is an independent body administratively assigned to the Chancellery.

To complement our team, we are looking for a committed and competent personality for the IT area as an IT or legal specialist as Deputy Head of Data Protection Supervision Office starting August 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Your area of responsibility

Data protection audits and opinions on IT projects with a high risk to the fundamental rights of natural or legal persons
Support of data protection officers in IT systems and processes as well as advising administrative offices in developing solutions to minimize risks
Consultation on data protection impact assessments as well as evaluation of protection needs and risk analyses and ISDS concepts (information security and data protection concepts)
Analysis of system architectures, data flows, and technical protective measures regarding data protection requirements
Assessment of data security breaches and support in their follow-up
Monitoring technological developments (cloud, AI, encryption) and deriving regulatory requirements

What we expect from you

You have training in computer science, IT security, or business informatics (tertiary level) with solid legal knowledge or a completed law degree with solid IT knowledge
Further training or certification in information security and/or IT auditing or in data protection is an advantage
Knowledge in IT security, network technologies, system architectures, and software/cloud environments
Initiative, reliable, discreet, and integrity personality
Communication and teamwork skills as well as negotiation skills
Additional cantonal language is an advantage

We look forward to receiving your online application and to getting to know you.

For questions, Gabriela Huber, Head of Data Protection Supervision Office, is happy to assist you at phone number 081 257 22 05 or by email datenschutz@gr.ch is available.

Application deadline: May 22, 2026