Senior IT System & Security Engineer
Zürich und
Key information
- Publication date:21 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Zürich und
Job summary
Join Kessler as a Senior IT System & Security Engineer in Zurich! Be part of a growing team committed to IT security and infrastructure transformation.
Tasks
- Ensure stable and secure IT operations year-round across all locations.
- Lead projects to modernize and enhance our IT infrastructure.
- Work collaboratively in a motivated team focused on mutual respect and support.
Skills
- Several years of experience in IT system engineering with a focus on security.
- Proficient in Linux and Microsoft cloud technologies.
- Strong understanding of IT security protocols and practices.
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Senior IT System & Security Engineer
Kessler is the leading Swiss company for holistic risk, insurance, and pension consulting. Founded in 1915, Kessler today employs 370 people at its headquarters in Zurich and at locations in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, Sion, St. Gallen, and Vaduz.
Our IT team is growing – for this we are looking for a committed personality who enjoys taking responsibility, actively shaping, and fully bringing their passion into the operation, IT security, further development, and transformation of our IT infrastructure.
What to expect
- An exciting challenge with responsibility at all levels – you ensure the stable, secure, and efficient operation of our entire IT landscape (365 days a year)
- A broad area of responsibility with plenty of room for design
- A supervisor who supports you and expects independence, initiative, and ownership from you
- Numerous projects to modernize and transform our IT
- A motivated, growing IT team that relies on mutual trust, respect, and pragmatism
What you bring
- Several years of experience as a Senior IT System Engineer with a focus on operation, security, and further development of IT infrastructures
- Very good knowledge of Linux, Microsoft cloud technologies, and IT security
- Ideally, you have already successfully ensured the IT operation and information security of a medium-sized company independently or in a small team
- You like to take responsibility, are resilient, motivated, customer-oriented, and appreciate teamwork
- Willingness to be reachable with the team outside office hours to ensure the availability and security of the systems
- Structured, independent, and careful working style
What we offer
- Family business with a long-term orientation
- A collegial atmosphere at eye level, characterized by respect, helpfulness, and team spirit
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
- Independent work with plenty of room for design
- At least 5 weeks of vacation per year
- Support for further training both in terms of time and finances
- Home office options depending on workload up to 2 days/week
- Various company events from ski days to summer parties
Have we aroused your interest? We look forward to your application.
For further questions, please contact Ms. Bledona Qelaj, HR specialist, Tel. +41 44 387 88 41
