ICT-Architekt/-in Senior (Safety) — Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Full description
Put to the Point
Become part of the Cyber Command and actively shape the digitalization and in particular the digital networking of the Swiss Army. Get involved in this unique task – the implementation of safety aspects – in a dynamic working environment.
- Entry date: by agreement
- Type of employment: perpetual
- Reference No: JRQ$540-20784
- Place of work: Stauffacherstrasse 65, 3003 Bern
You can make this contribution
- Define, maintain and maintain the safety architecture and safety case for military aviation and air traffic control systems over the entire life cycle in accordance with applicable industry standards
- Perform hazard, risk and security analyses for hardware and software, networks and processes, set safety goals (SIL/DAL) and contribute them to procurement or change projects
- Ensure resilience, operational reliability and controlled degradation behavior, architecturally anchor corresponding concepts for safety-critical services and establish architecture decision records, design principles and technical standards
- Control change, configuration and fault management on the security side and check each change (change, release, HW exchange, process adjustment) for security effects
- Coordinate the cooperation between safety and security as well as the regulatory demonstration, compile technical approval dossiers for regulatory approvals (MAA/FOCA/BAZL), prepare and accompany safety audits
- Act as a central point of contact between different stakeholders such as operations, security and customers and drive the continuous development of the security culture
This makes you unique
- Higher or higher education degrees in aerospace engineering, computer science or telecommunications (or similar disciplines) as well as experience and competences in the field of security, data protection, compliance and governance requirements
- Good knowledge and operational experience in the aviation environment
- Several years of experience in ICT architecture, as well as integration of complex ICT systems with in-depth knowledge in System Safety
- In-depth understanding of modern security concepts such as zero trust, defense-in-depth and cross-domain and zone concepts
- Ability to consolidate technical requirements of different stakeholders within agile frameworks (e.g. SAFe) as well as to lead interdisciplinary teams professionally and align them to common goals
- Good knowledge of at least one second official language and, if possible, passive knowledge of a third official language
We offer this
- We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
- Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
- Healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health.
Your commitment to security and freedom The Cyber Command (Kdo Cy) stands for competence in the areas of cyber and digitalization. We combine the enthusiasm for our task with know-how, innovation, the latest technologies and agile working methods. We provide secure, robust and resilient IT services for the Swiss Army and our partners in the Swiss Security Association. The Kdo Cy thus gives the Swiss army the necessary knowledge and decision-making advantage – for a safe Switzerland.
The Swiss Army employs more than 9,000 people in four military and around 200 civilian occupations – at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. The next generation is also taken care of: The Swiss Army trains learners in more than 30 professions.
Additional information
Employing the Swiss army makes sense and brings many advantages. Convince yourself of Army.ch/advantages.
Women are still underrepresented in our administrative unit. Your applications are therefore particularly welcome.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Bern is CHF 113'000 - 192'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Swiss Armed Forces (VTG). The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Bern?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Bern's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Bern's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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