Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken AG
System Engineer Cyber Security
- 11 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language), English (Intermediate)
About the job
Climate-friendly energy? We find that appealing. At the Gösgen nuclear power plant, we produce around 13 percent of Switzerland's electricity demand, safely, reliably and economically. Our workplace fascinates: here, technology meets know-how. Care meets team spirit. And you meet 650 other professionals.
Master risks. Ensure availability. No fear of Tux.
You want to not only plan cyber security but also operate, analyse and further develop it? You gladly take on technical responsibility and work hands-on? Then you are right with us. As a System Engineer Cyber Security at the Gösgen-Däniken nuclear power plant, you are responsible for an IT security infrastructure where availability, resilience and traceability are crucial. You analyse logs and security alerts, identify risks and ensure their consistent handling.
You work close to the systems, navigate confidently on the CLI and take ownership of your security systems. In doing so, you question existing solutions, contribute your own ideas and further develop our infrastructure. Your work directly contributes to the safe and reliable operation of the Gösgen-Däniken nuclear power plant.
- You accompany security incidents end-to-end – from detection, analysis and containment to resolution and derivation of sustainable improvement measures.
- You are responsible for the stable and secure operation, administration, configuration and quality assurance of our security platforms in the areas of firewall, proxy, NDR, XDR and EDR.
- You analyse logs and technical contexts, identify risks and manage issues from analysis to sustainable solution.
- You evaluate and implement new security solutions and further develop our security infrastructure technically and conceptually.
- You contribute to IT system engineering, especially in the areas of monitoring and patch management.
- You take ownership of your systems, question existing solutions and actively bring your know-how as a technical sparring partner into the team.
- Training as an IT specialist EFZ or equivalent qualification as well as several years of experience in system engineering and practical experience in the cyber security environment.
- Solid Linux knowledge as well as experience with security platforms, incident handling, hardening, logging and monitoring.
- Experience in critical infrastructures or regulated environments is an advantage.
- You work independently, take responsibility and efficiently and qualitatively complete technical projects.
- You question existing solutions, contribute your own ideas, share your knowledge and coach colleagues.
- Impeccable reputation, high sense of responsibility for security as well as very good German skills (C1/C2), understanding of Swiss German and good English skills. You accept the special conditions of a security-critical infrastructure, including a limited home office share due to system isolation.
- Secure workplace in an established, technically proficient and responsible company
- Targeted promotion of expertise and competencies
- Market-appropriate salaries combined with an attractive package of additional benefits
- Excellent pension solutions to secure the future
- Enjoyable catering in the company’s own staff restaurant
- Diverse sports and leisure activities in company clubs
- A working environment characterised by mutual respect, team spirit and an open communication culture
You want to not only manage security but understand, operate and actively further develop it? You gladly take responsibility for your systems and are looking for a technical role where careful work and high quality count?
Then we look forward to your application and to getting to know you personally.
For further information, Mr Pascal Meier, Head of IT Infrastructure, will be happy to assist you.
