Universität Basel
Basel
Information Security and Security Consulting Specialist (80-100%)
- 20 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- 4000 Basel
About the job
The University of Basel is a university of international renown, delivering excellent performance in research and teaching. Founded in 1460, it is the oldest university in Switzerland with a successful history spanning over 550 years.
We operate a diverse and increasingly digitalised IT and research landscape. To support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), we are seeking a technically strong individual who operationally manages the university-wide information security programme, further develops security standards, and supports organisational units in implementing information security requirements.
This position is initially limited to two years.
We operate a diverse and increasingly digitalised IT and research landscape. To support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), we are seeking a technically strong individual who operationally manages the university-wide information security programme, further develops security standards, and supports organisational units in implementing information security requirements.
This position is initially limited to two years.
Your Responsibilities
- Definition of security architecture guidelines and review of security architectures for university-wide applications and research environments
- Support and deputise for the CISO in strategic and organisational matters of information security
- Participation in risk analyses and the definition of appropriate security measures
- Advising project managers, business process owners, and specialist departments on information security requirements
- Supporting organisational units in implementing security requirements in an internal consulting capacity
- Advising IT organisations in preparing threshold analyses, protection requirement analyses, and ISDS concepts
- Assisting with audits, reviews, and governance processes
- Contributing to the development of security policies, security standards, and security processes
Your Profile
- University degree in computer science, business informatics, or comparable qualification
- Several years of practical experience in information security architecture
- In-depth knowledge of common information security standards and frameworks, especially the ICT minimum standard
- Experience with governance, risk, and compliance processes
- Experience in complex, federal IT and organisational structures
- Ability to communicate technical matters appropriately to specialist departments and management
- Independent, structured, and consultancy-oriented working style
- Recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CGEIT advantageous
- Very good German and English skills
We Offer You
- A varied role at a leading university
- Collaboration with committed teams and experts
- A workplace in the centre of Basel, flexible working hours, home office possible
- The opportunity to creatively realise your event ideas
- Short information and decision-making paths
- Contemporary employment conditions
- Modern remuneration
Application / Contact
We look forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates), which you can submit via our online application portal by 20 September 2026. For further information, please contact Dr Marcus Dantz ( marcus.dantz@unibas.ch ).
We look forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates), which you can submit via our online application portal by 20 September 2026. For further information, please contact Dr Marcus Dantz ( marcus.dantz@unibas.ch ).
University of Basel
4000 Basel
4000 Basel
