Security Engineer (80-100% - all identities and backgrounds*) in Lausanne

You will be part of the Circle Cyber Protection for Higher Education and Research (CYPHR), a team of 13 people working in a collaborative and agile way. The team primarily communicates in English and works in Lausanne as well as in Zurich. The team meets physically in Zurich approximately once every three months. At Switch, this team focuses on providing security solutions for universities and research institutions across Switzerland.

For this role, we are primarily looking for junior to professional profiles. If security is your bread and butter and you do not yet meet every requirement listed below, we still encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting your development and helping you grow into the role. You will become a problem solver and puzzler in the IT Security Fieldwork and work closely with universities and research institutions in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

In this role, you will:

• Monitor, analyze, triage, and respond to security events and incidents affecting universities and research institutions in Switzerland
• Investigate alerts using SIEM tools and other security platforms and coordinate escalation or response measures where needed
• Act as an Incident Handler within the SOC and periodically take on responsibilities as a CERT member during office hours
• Support universities during cyber incidents by providing hands-on incident response, guidance and clear communication
• Contribute to strengthening the security posture of client environments by identifying vulnerabilities, recommending improvements and supporting implementation
• Develop, tune and maintain detection rules to improve visibility and threat detection capabilities
• Analyze current cyber threat landscapes relevant to higher education and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients
• Improve internal SOC/CERT processes through automation, documentation and optimization of workflows
• Plan and facilitate security workshops, awareness sessions and meetings with stakeholders from universities and research institutes
• Collaborate and share knowledge within national and international CERT communities

• An apprenticeship or a degree in Computer Science (FH/HF) or an equivalent qualification
• Initial professional experience in roles such as System Engineer, Security Engineer, Penetration Tester or Forensics Specialist
• Strong interest in modern cybersecurity concepts and a willingness to continuously learn
• Knowledge of security frameworks and tools such as MITRE ATT&CK, MISP or OpenCTI
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with SIEM and security tools (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, OpenSearch, Microsoft Defender, KQL)
• Basic understanding of Windows (including Azure) and/or Linux/Unix environments
• Scripting or programming skills (e.g. PowerShell, Python, ShellScript, Go, JavaScript)
• Understanding of network technologies (e.g. NetFlow, TCP/IP)
• Professional proficiency in French and English (must-have) and ideally German
• enjoy working in an environment where everyone leverages others
• Understanding that communication and to transport innovation to humans is as important as technology
• Not required, but we'd love it if you also bring some of the following skills:
  • Relevant cybersecurity experience in a SOC, CERT or similar environment
  • Microsoft certifications (e.g. SC-200, SC-900)

• At Switch, we communicate as equals, that's why we use first names from the very beginning
• We believe in collaboration and see lifelong learning as key to success
• As a digitalisation and innovation partner, we help shape the future of Switzerland's higher education and research institutions landscape
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid setup allow you to balance your professional and personal life. You'll find more details here
• Bilingualism is part of our DNA. Switchies naturally move between German and English in their daily work. To support everyone in achieving their language goals, we offer language training and support
• Our offices are centrally located and easily accessible by public transport, work from Zurich (Stauffacher) or Lausanne (EPFL Innovation Park)

Does this role sound like a good fit? Are you ready to become a Switchie? We'd love to hear from you. Please make sure to submit your complete application so we can review it right away:

• Motivation letter: Tell us why you're interested in Switch, what excites you about this role, and what relevant experience you bring
• Application documents: Your CV, references and employment certificates, as well as diplomas and certificates from your education and further training

Jenny takes you behind the scenes and into our office in this video, where she explains our application process and more.