Senior Cyber Security Analyst (f/m/d) Full-time/Part-time

50 - 100%

Innovation meets strategy: in Group Technology, you play an active role in shaping the IT future of the Helvetia Baloise Group. Here, we combine expertise and vision to continuously develop the IT strategy with the country markets and set a clear direction for the future. With a strong focus on pioneering technological solutions and innovations, we drive digitalisation forward and create real added value for the entire Helvetia Baloise Group. At Helvetia Baloise, the Group Cyber Defense Center (CDC) is the backbone of our ability to deliver business value securely, even in the face of compromise. As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the group-wide cyber resilience and governance. You will act as the central expert, bridging group-level strategies, projects, and local implementations. Your expertise will drive proactive threat detection, risk-based decision-making, and effective incident response.

Your responsibility

• Act as the primary contact and ambassador for the Group Cyber Defense Center, representing Cyber Defense and supporting country organizations in effectively leveraging Cyber Defense services
• Review local implementations of Group Cyber Defense services, analyze technical, procedural, and organizational deviations, and communicate identified gaps clearly and risk-based to relevant stakeholders
• Hunt and analyze threats with strong analytical depth and instinct by investigating suspicious activities, identifying data-driven cyber risks, and uncovering weaknesses in operational cyber resilience
• Support the response to cyber incidents by steering, coordinating, and challenging internal and external stakeholders and response measures to ensure swift, effective, and controlled containment
• Evaluate, challenge, and drive remediation and prevention measures to achieve sustainable security improvements and prevent recurring attacks
• Actively support projects by ensuring Group Cyber Defense requirements are considered early and implemented consistently
• Share expertise, best practices, and methodologies (e.g., SANS, MITRE ATT&CK), mentor less experienced analysts, and contribute to the continuous improvement of IT services

Your qualification

• Several years of professional experience in a Cyber Defense environment, ideally as a Senior Incident Responder or Tier 2/3 Analyst, either with a cybersecurity service provider or in a regulated environment (e.g. financial services or insurance)
• Strong hands-on experience in incident response, digital forensics, threat hunting, and threat intelligence, including complex attack scenarios and cloud-based environments
• SANS certifications (e.g. GCIH, GCIA, GCED, GNFA, or comparable) or demonstrably equivalent, in-depth expertise in the area of detection and response
• Very good knowledge of modern cloud environments and security concepts, in particular AWS and/or Azure, including log analysis as well as network- and identity-based threats
• Ability to actively drive the requirements of Group Cyber Defense and provide hands-on support to local entities during implementation
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly, precisely, and in a target-group-oriented manner, contributing to efficient and timely incident handling
• Independent, structured, and reliable working style with a high level of personal responsibility, strong analytical thinking, and quick comprehension
• Good command of German and English, both written and spoken

Working at Helvetia

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Contact

Patrik Klein

Recruiting Partner +41 58 280 1194

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