Cybersecurity Engineer for Secure Access Network (Temporary, Fixed Term) — Roche

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Full description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Cybersecurity Engineer for Secure Access Network (Temporary, Fixed Term)

Description of the area

The Network Security team secures Roche’s global connectivity through policy-driven, automated infrastructure. We are seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure network segmentation environments using Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls. In this role, you will architect robust firewall solutions, build detailed implementation plans, and seamlessly integrate security controls into existing infrastructure. You will manage firewall deployments, handle complex policies, VPNs, and routing, while executing system migrations and platform upgrades. Additionally, you will troubleshoot advanced network issues, defend against emerging threats, and provide rotating on-call operational support.

This is a temporary, fixed-term position from 1 to 2 years

The Opportunity

  • Design and develop robust network segmentation strategies and architectures leveraging Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls to meet business and security requirements.
  • Create detailed network diagrams, design documents, and implementation plans for new segmentation environments.
  • Collaborate with network architects to integrate firewall solutions seamlessly into the existing network infrastructure.
  • Configure, deploy, and manage Fortinet FortiGate and Palo Alto Networks firewalls (including Panorama for Palo Alto, FortiManager for Fortinet).
  • Implement firewall policies, NAT rules, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), routing, and other security features to enforce segmentation.
  • Perform migrations and upgrades of existing firewall infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot complex network and security issues related to firewall configurations and segmentation
  • Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
  • Available for on-call support on a rotating schedule.

Who you are

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and supporting Next-Generation Firewalls with a strong networking background.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, etc.) and a deep understanding of Fortinet's Security Fabric.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks (PA-Series, VM-Series, Panorama, App-ID, User-ID, WildFire, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering).
  • Solid understanding of Security concepts, trends and best practices with experience in validated environments.
  • Hands-on technical security skills, operational background, and experience with security technologies and underlying infrastructure.
  • The ideal candidate will bring previous experience in Manufacturing environments.

Soft skills

  • Customer-oriented and service-focused.
  • Self-motivated and independent.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Collaborative and proactive team player.
  • Ability to work in a global team.
  • Ability to perform well in high-stress situations.

Additional qualifications

  • Certifications: Fortinet NSE 4, 5, 7, or 8 or Palo Alto Networks: PCNSA PCNSE
  • Other relevant certifications: CCNP Security, CISSP
  • Familiarity with Cloud Platforms such as AWS
  • Programming and Ops Skills: Python, Perl, Ruby, Powershell.
  • Agile and DevOps Toolsets: Jenkins, Ansible, Git, GitLab, Terraform
  • Agile framework / methodologies.

What you get

  • Salary range 14 175-26 325 PLN gros

Job details

  • Company: Roche
  • Position: Cybersecurity Engineer for Secure Access Network (Temporary, Fixed Term)
  • Location: Basel, Basel
  • Salary: CHF 72'500 - 110'500 (source unverified)
  • Sector: Farmaceutico
  • Posted on: 2026-07-30
  • Expired on: 2026-09-26

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