IT Specialist Detection Engineering and Automation 100%

With its approximately 4000 employees, the Kantonspolizei Zürich takes responsibility for security in the canton. Are you looking for an entry into IT security or are you interested in actively participating in the operation and further development of the Security Operation Center (SOC) and contributing your knowledge and experience? Then become part of a young, dynamic and motivated IT team and actively support us as IT Specialist Detection Engineering and Automation 100% # Tasks ### • Triage and assessment of IT security incidents • Active participation in the operation and maintenance of the SOC IT infrastructure • Processing and further development of the central LOG platform and the SIEM, Detection Engineering • DevOps tasks within the SOC IT infrastructure (Ansible, Gitlab) • Monitoring the infrastructure with regard to security incidents • Analysis, detection and remediation of cyber attacks and technical vulnerabilities • Continuous further development of processes and technical measures to improve cyber defense • Maintaining the high level of protection (Hardening/CIS Benchmark/NIST) • Project participation and advice on security issues Profile ### • Completed Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity (FH/University/ETH or HF) or equivalent training • Several years of practical experience in a technical environment • Further training and experience in IT security (e.g., SIEM, SOAR or Python/Rest) is an advantage • IT knowledge in SIEM/Log Management, Detection as Code (Git/CI-CD), EDR, SOAR, Python/REST present • Proficient German in speaking and writing, good English skills • Independent, careful, disciplined and exact way of working • High resilience in extraordinary situations • Driver's license Cat. B present • Willingness for on-call duty • Impeccable reputation Offer ### • We offer you a versatile and meaningful activity in a dynamic environment • A centrally located, state-of-the-art workplace in the Zürcher Polizei- und Justizzentrum including staff restaurant and access to the in-house fitness center • Attractive employment conditions with a secure employer • The chance to make an impact in an exciting new challenge and shape the future together Start date: Per 1. December 2026 or by arrangement Any questions? Mr. Martin Weilenmann, Head of Security Operations Center, is available at weil@kapo.zh.ch for questions regarding the function. Questions regarding the application process will be answered by Nadine Deeke at personalgewinnung@kapo.zh.ch or +41 58 648 12 40. Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to your complete online application. Kantonspolizei Zürich Personalgewinnung Nadine Deeke +41 58 648 12 40 personalgewinnung@kapo.zh.ch