Local Information System Security Manager

Meiringen (Unterbach) | 80-100% |

Your contribution

• Assume local responsibility regarding the information system cybersecurity at assigned locations, in accordance with applicable security requirements, internal instructions, and current procedures
• Manage and maintain local authorization, accreditation, and continuous monitoring activities, including security documentation, self-assessments, audits, and monitoring of corrective measures
• Perform functional oversight of cybersecurity officers and local coordination of security activities with system administrators, security, COMSEC, and other relevant stakeholder groups
• Ensure local implementation of applicable national and international security directives, procedures, and controls, particularly in the areas of access control, configuration, media protection, incident management, logging, and system changes
• Provide advice to competent managers and privileged users regarding information security requirements, cyber risks, protection measures, and documentation compliance

What distinguishes you

• Higher education or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information systems, or a similar field
• Proven experience in the field of information system security, ideally in a military, aeronautical, mission-related, or systemic context
• Good knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, as well as authorization processes within the Swiss Federal Administration and audit and risk management processes
• Ability to exercise functional supervision, coordinate various stakeholder groups, and translate governance requirements into concrete operational measures
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, particularly regarding security documentation, standard procedures, accreditation documentation, audit reports, and measure plans

In summary

This function plays a fundamental role in the local security of critical operational information environments, positioned at the intersection of governance, operational security, system administration, and compliance requirements. The job holder will contribute directly to the security of locations, system compliance, and the durable operational capability of the environments concerned.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland: We strive for the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Living diversity: The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace: We provide support and advice to our employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Operations Command (Cdo Op) is responsible for all operations and all military deployments of the Swiss Army. It includes, among others, the Air Force, Land Forces, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence center, the special forces command, and the military police. Approximately 40 percent of the nearly 2500 employees are civilian employees: from engineers and aircraft mechanics to analysts.

The Swiss Army employs over 9000 employees within the framework of four military professions and approximately 200 civilian professions, in 110 locations throughout the national territory. Furthermore, it provides for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions.

Complementary information

Choosing a job with the Swiss Army pays off and offers numerous advantages. More information on the site esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi).

Questions about the workplace

Laurent Gartenmann
Country Information System Security Manager
+41 58 48 27682