IT Specialist Security Operation Center (Focus on Infrastructure and Threat Management) 100%

About the job

The Zurich Cantonal Police, with its approximately 4000 employees, takes responsibility for security in the canton. Do you have experience in IT security, an interest in actively contributing to the operation and further development of the Security Operation Center (SOC), and in applying your knowledge and experience? Then become part of a young, dynamic, and motivated IT team and support us actively as

IT Specialist Security Operation Center

(Focus on Infrastructure and Threat Management) 100%

Tasks

• Triage and assessment of IT security incidents
• Active participation in the operation and maintenance of the SOC IT infrastructure
• DevOps tasks within the SOC IT infrastructure (Ansible, GitLab)
• Monitoring the infrastructure regarding security incidents
• Analysis, detection, and remediation of cyberattacks and technical vulnerabilities
• Continuous development of processes and technical measures to improve cyber defence
• Maintaining a high level of protection (Hardening/CIS Benchmark/NIST)
• Project collaboration and consulting on security matters

Profile

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity (University of Applied Sciences/University/ETH or Higher Technical College) or equivalent education
• Several years of practical experience in a technical environment
• Further training and experience in IT security (e.g. SANS) advantageous
• Fluent German in spoken and written form, good English skills
• Independent, careful, disciplined, and precise working style
• High resilience in exceptional situations
• Driving licence category B
• Willingness for on-call duty
• Impeccable reputation

Offer

• Technically demanding and meaningful area of responsibility
• Your own ideas and solutions are appreciated and encouraged
• Team spirit and appreciation are highly valued
• Your workplace in the state-of-the-art Zurich Police and Justice Centre is centrally located and offers both a staff restaurant and an in-house fitness centre
• With employment at the Canton of Zurich, you enjoy attractive employment conditions with a secure employer

Start date: From 1 September 2026 or by arrangement

Any questions? Martin Weilenmann, Head of Security Operations Center, is happy to answer questions about the role at weil@kapo.zh.ch. Questions about the application process can be directed to Viktor Neidhart at personalgewinnung@kapo.zh.ch or +41 58 648 12 40.

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application.