Local Information System Security Manager

About the job

Meiringen (Unterbach) | 80-100% |

You can contribute in this role

• Be responsible for the local information security status of the information systems at the assigned locations in accordance with applicable security requirements, internal instructions and procedures
• Lead and maintain local authorisation, accreditation and continuous monitoring activities, create the required security documentation, conduct self-assessments and audits, and follow up on corrective actions
• Supervise cyber security officers and coordinate local security activities with system administrators, security, COMSEC and other relevant stakeholders
• Implement national and international security regulations, procedures and controls locally and ensure compliance, especially regarding access controls, configurations, media protection, incident handling, logging and system changes
• Advise responsible and privileged users on information security requirements, cyber risks, protective measures and documentation compliance
• Support the training and awareness through professional guidance of users, cyber security officers, system administrators and other functions involved in the secure operation of information systems

What makes you unique

• Higher education or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information systems or a comparable field
• Proven experience in information system security, ideally in a military, aviation-related, mission system or safety-critical environment
• Good knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001/27002 as well as authorisation processes within the Swiss federal administration, audit and risk management processes
• Ability for functional supervision, coordination of multiple stakeholders and translation of governance requirements into concrete operational measures
• Excellent analytical and editorial skills, especially for security documentation, standard procedures, accreditation documents, audit reports and action plans
• Very good English skills; good knowledge of a second official language is an advantage. Willingness to obtain or maintain the required security clearances and certifications

In a nutshell

This role plays a key part in the local security of critical operational information environments. It is positioned at the interface between governance, operational security, system administration and compliance requirements. The post holder makes a direct contribution to the security status of the locations, system compliance and the sustainable operational capability of the affected environments.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Operations Command (Kdo Op) is responsible for all military operations and missions of the Swiss Army. The Kdo Op includes, among others, the Air Force, the Army, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence centre, the Special Forces Command and the Military Police. Around 40% of the approximately 2,500 employees are civilian – from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts.

The Swiss Army employs over 9,000 people in four military and around 200 civilian professions – at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. The next generation is also taken care of: the Swiss Army trains apprentices in over 30 professions.

Additional information

A position with the Swiss Army makes sense and offers many advantages. Convince yourself at armee.ch/vorteile .

Questions about the position

Laurent Gartenmann
Country Information System Security Manager
+41 58 48 27682