Head of Information Security — Tecan
NewCHF 101'500 - 154'000
Tecan · Männedorf (ZH)
- Location
- Männedorf
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
SalaryCHF 101'500 - 154'000
Role overview
Ever wondered how your skills and unique background could impact the world of tomorrow?
Join our IT team and bring your passion and talent to work. Head of Information Security (100%) Männedorf, Zürich or Barcelona, Spain Your contribution
As Head of Information Security, you will lead and develop Tecan’s IT (Cyber) Security domain, ensuring robust protection against internal and external threats.
- Ever wondered how your skills and unique background could impact the world of tomorrow?
- Join our IT team and bring your passion and talent to work. Head of Information Security (100%) Männedorf, Zürich or Barcelona, Spain Your contribution
- Define, own and continuously evolve Tecan's global Information Security and Cyber Security strategy aligned with business objectives.
- 10+ years of Information Security experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Main responsibilities
- Define, own and continuously evolve Tecan's global Information Security and Cyber Security strategy aligned with business objectives.
- 10+ years of Information Security experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Application process
- Drive security architecture and ensure security-by-design across infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications and digital transformation initiatives.
- Oversee Security Operations, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management and Cyber Resilience capabilities.
- Own Identity & Access Management, Privileged Access Management and Zero Trust initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards (ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, CRA and industry requirements).
- Define the security roadmap and investment portfolio while balancing business enablement and cyber risk.
- Manage strategic relationships with external partners, auditors and security service providers.
- Promote a strong security culture through awareness, governance and executive engagement. Your background
- We’re not just looking for hard skills: We’re looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.
Company and context
- Lead and develop the Information Security organization, including people leadership, budgeting, vendor management and capability development.
- Own the corporate Information Security Management System (ISMS) and maintain ISO 27001 certification across the organization.
- Establish enterprise-wide cyber risk management, security governance, policies, standards and security metrics.
- Advise the CIO, executive leadership and senior stakeholders on cyber risks, security strategy and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience leading enterprise Information Security organizations within an international environment.
- Demonstrated experience establishing and operating ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
- Strong understanding of enterprise cyber risk management and governance.
- Experience presenting security strategy and risk to executive management and Boards.
- Deep knowledge of cloud security (Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365), Identity & Access Management and Zero Trust architectures.
- Experience managing Security Operations, Incident Response and Cyber Crisis Management.
Additional details
- Join our IT team and bring your passion and talent to work. Head of Information Security (100%) Männedorf, Zürich or Barcelona, Spain
- Promote a strong security culture through awareness, governance and executive engagement.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, CRISC are highly desirable. Fluent English required;
- German is an advantage. W hat makes working at Tecan unique
- Stay unique and make it count. trust, highest standards and ambition
- We foster a positive and empowering environment where our rarest assets, our unique employees, can grow and bring their passion and talent to work.
Notes and original content
- Join our IT team and bring your passion and talent to work.
- Head of Information Security (100%)
- Männedorf, Zürich or Barcelona, Spain
- Your contribution
- Responsibilities
- Your background
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, CRISC are highly desirable.
- Fluent English required;
- German is an advantage.
- W hat makes working at Tecan unique
