ICT Architect III (Senior ICT Systems Architect) — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 12 days ago
Role overview
Analyse, design and plan complex IT solutions of platform and surrounding systems (sensors, weapon systems) taking into account security, network and operational requirements
Define the necessary security and network components for the integration of specialist systems, environments and platform services into classified environments and model and document information flows, data objects and professional and technical interfaces
Develop, maintain and further develop the architecture, integration and security documentation over the entire life cycle of the platform and assume overall architectural responsibility for integrated systems
- Analyse, design and plan complex IT solutions of platform and surrounding systems (sensors, weapon systems) taking into account security, network and operational requirements
- Define the necessary security and network components for the integration of specialist systems, environments and platform services into classified environments and model and document information flows, data objects and professional and technical interfaces
- Technical coordination and control of network, security, platform and environment systems teams for the timely implementation of end-to-end integrations as well as ensuring clear responsibilities
- Conduct technical reviews and ensure quality assurance of architecture and implementation work across all teams involved
Main responsibilities
- Technical coordination and control of network, security, platform and environment systems teams for the timely implementation of end-to-end integrations as well as ensuring clear responsibilities
- Conduct technical reviews and ensure quality assurance of architecture and implementation work across all teams involved
Application process
- Analyse communication flows and protocols and ensure the technical integration capability of applications and platform services
- University or technical college degree in computer science or telecommunications and experience and competences in the area of security, data protection, compliance and governance requirements
- Good network knowledge in the field of virtual private networks, firewalling and IPSec technologies
- Several years of experience in the architecture and integration of complex ICT systems with in-depth knowledge of APIs, messaging, event-driven and information architectures as well as in-depth understanding of information flows, data models, data objects in complex multi-vendor environments
- 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
Questions about this listing
What salary does Confederazione Svizzera offer for this role?
Confederazione Svizzera lists CHF 113'000 - 192'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to 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 Confederazione Svizzera offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Bern?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Bern can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Bern's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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