IT Security Associate

• 10 August 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • English (Fluent), French (Fluent) • Route de l'Europe 8, 2017 Boudry • Log in to see the jobup.ch salary estimate The Cicor Group is a Swiss publicly traded technology company, providing high-quality customized electronic solutions. With approximately 4,600 employees distributed across 29 production sites worldwide, Cicor serves customers in the medical, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. As the group continues to expand and strengthen its cybersecurity posture, we are reinforcing our central security function to support all group entities in protecting their assets and complying with constantly evolving regulatory requirements. Mission: You will join the IT security team to support daily security operations, assist in incident response activities, and drive our security awareness programs. This is a hands-on, growth-oriented role, designed to develop your technical expertise and operational skills under the guidance of the IT security manager. Activities: • Security operations and monitoring: Support the management of managed detection and response (MDR) solutions, including performing initial alert triage and coordinating with service providers to investigate potential threats. • Penetration testing coordination: Assist in organizing the external penetration testing program by communicating instructions to sites, collecting results, and tracking the progress of corrective measures. • Incident response: Participate in security incident response activities and help maintain/update incident response procedures to ensure readiness against evolving threats. • Security awareness: Execute phishing simulation campaigns, analyze click/report rates, and create targeted follow-up training materials. Write and maintain security documentation and guidelines for users. • Threat intelligence: Stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities, sharing relevant information with the team to improve our defensive posture. Your profile: • Degree in information security, computer science, or a related field. • Fundamental understanding of information security principles and interest in security operations and governance. • Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a growing environment. • Good organizational skills with the ability to follow multiple tasks and meet commitments. • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French; German is a plus.