CISO

Company Description

Swiss Medical Network is one of the most important Swiss private clinic groups, aiming to provide its Swiss and international patients with first-class medical care. Swiss Medical Network convinces through the high quality of its services, the pleasant working environment, and its entrepreneurial, experienced leadership team.

Swiss Medical Network operates 21 clinics and hospitals throughout Switzerland and is represented in the three main language regions.

Job Description

As CISO, you design and manage the information security strategy and the associated program for the entire Swiss Medical Network. You ensure the active protection of corporate assets, guarantee consistent compliance with legal regulations (especially DSG), optimize system performance, and foster a strong security culture within the company.

• Development and management of the comprehensive information security strategy as well as the information security management system (ISMS).
• Identification, assessment, and management of information security risks, including the development of solutions and support for their implementation, also within the framework of process optimizations.
• Creation and implementation of security policies and standards and ensuring compliance (DSG/GDPR) in close coordination with the DPO (Data Protection Officer) and external as well as internal auditors.
• Responsibility for the entire security operation, including threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Design and implementation of target group-specific awareness and training programs on information security for all employees.
• Contribution of your security expertise in IT and digitization projects and ensuring the integration of "Security by Design" principles.
• Management of deployed security technologies and maintenance of sustainable relationships with security solution providers.
• Regular reporting on the current security situation and target group-appropriate communication with all relevant stakeholders (management, teams, patients).

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science with a specialization in cybersecurity or information security is required; recognized certifications (e.g., ISO 27000 series, CISSP, CISM, SANS) are a plus.
• Proven leadership experience in information security as well as excellent knowledge of common security frameworks (NIST) and relevant Swiss and European legislation (DSG, GDPR) are indispensable.
• Solid legal basic knowledge and/or expertise in compliance management are advantageous.
• Strong leadership qualities, pronounced project management skills, communication strength, and the ability to act successfully and influence at all levels characterize you.
• An independent, careful, and proactive working style, clear solution orientation, and excellent analytical skills define your approach.
• A dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented personality with a strong "can-do" mentality and implementation strength is sought.
• Strong social skills, presentation confidence, and communication skills, both oral and written, complete your profile.
• Native German speaker and fluent communication in French (bilingual) as well as good English skills are required; knowledge of Italian is an additional advantage.
• Knowledge of Atlassian Confluence, ServiceNow, as well as experience with DevOps and agile methods (Scrum) are desirable.

Additional Information

• We offer you a strategic leadership role with real scope for design in one of Switzerland's leading private healthcare networks.
• You will have the unique opportunity to significantly shape and further develop the CISO function in our dynamic and expanding company.
• An inspiring working atmosphere, an attractive salary package, and progressive social benefits await you.
• Look forward to a versatile activity with exciting, interdisciplinary projects and a high degree of personal responsibility.