Local Information System Security Manager — Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)

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In brief

This role plays a key role in the local security of critical operational information environments. It sits at the intersection of governance, operational security, system administration and compliance requirements. The person in this role makes a direct contribution to the security posture of the sites, system compliance and the sustainable operational capability of the environments concerned.

• Start date: by agreement
• Employment type: permanent
• Reference no.: JRQ$540-20540
• Work location: Military airfield, 3857 Meiringen

This is how you can contribute

• Be responsible for the local information security posture of the information systems at the assigned sites in accordance with applicable security requirements, internal directives and procedures

• Manage and maintain local authorization, accreditation and continuous monitoring activities, prepare the required security documentation, conduct self-assessments and audits, and follow up on corrective actions

• Provide oversight of cybersecurity officers and coordinate local security activities with system administrators, security, COMSEC and other relevant stakeholders

• Implement national and international security requirements, procedures and controls locally and ensure compliance with them, particularly with regard to access controls, configurations, media protection, incident handling, logging and system changes

• Advise responsible and privileged users on information security requirements, cyber risks, protective measures and documentation compliance

• Support the training and awareness-raising, under professional guidance, of users, cybersecurity officers, system administrators and other functions involved in the secure operation of the information systems

What makes you unique

• Higher education or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information systems or a comparable field

• Proven experience in information systems security, ideally in a military, aviation-related, mission-system or system-critical environment

• 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 provide functional oversight, coordinate multiple stakeholders and translate governance requirements into concrete operational measures

• Very good analytical and editorial skills, particularly for security documentation, standard procedures, accreditation documents, audit reports and action plans

• Very good command of English; good knowledge of a second official language is an advantage. Willingness to obtain or maintain the required security clearances and certifications

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the good of the population.

• Diversity in practice Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and contribute different perspectives.

• Healthy at work We support and advise our employees on matters of physical and mental health.

Your commitment to security and freedom The Operations Command (Kdo Op) is responsible for all military operations and deployments of the Swiss Armed Forces. The Kdo Op includes, among others, the Air Force, the Army, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT Competence Center, the Special Forces Command and the Military Police. Around 40 % of the approx. 2'500 employees are civilian employees – from engineers and aircraft mechanics to analysts.

The Swiss Armed Forces employ over 9'000 people in four military and around 200 civilian professions – and do so at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. There are also opportunities for young people: the Swiss Armed Forces train apprentices in over 30 professions.

Additional information

A position with the Swiss Armed Forces makes sense and offers many benefits. See for yourself at armee.ch/vorteile.

Women are still underrepresented in our administrative unit. We therefore particularly welcome their applications.

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