{"id":3098443,"url":"https://alion.io/job/eth-zurich-cyber-security-specialist","title":"Cyber Security Specialist","company":{"id":15140,"name":"ETH Zurich","domain":"ethz.ch","url":"https://alion.io/company/center-for-security-studies","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":null,"truth_index":null},"role":"Security","role_family":"Security","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Lugano, Switzerland"],"countries":["CH"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":99000,"max_usd":196000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":12},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"HPC","optional":false},{"name":"Kubernetes","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Scala","optional":false},{"name":"SIEM","optional":false},{"name":"Wazuh","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-22T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":null,"last_verified_at":"2026-10-22T00:00:00Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"Il datore di lavoro è alla ricerca di un/a:\nInformation Security Engineer - two positions (professione segnalata)\nMansioni:\nsvolgerai un ruolo chiave nella protezione dei servizi, dell'infrastruttura e degli ambienti di ricerca del CSCS. - lavorerai a stretto contatto con i team di infrastruttura, piattaforma e applicazione per rafforzare la postura di sicurezza del CSCS e mantenere il suo ambiente operativo resiliente e sicuro.\nprogettare, implementare e migliorare continuamente i controlli di sicurezza in tutta l'infrastruttura.\nmonitorare, rilevare, analizzare e rispondere agli incidenti di sicurezza utilizzando piattaforme SIEM (ad esempio Wazuh o equivalenti) e altri strumenti di sicurezza, inclusi i turni di reperibilità ove applicabile e in base a un accordo operativo concordato.\nestendere il monitoraggio della sicurezza all'ambiente di elaborazione sicuro: integrare le fonti di log, gestire la conservazione e operare con il circuit breaker e le tracce di audit.\ncondurre attività di threat hunting e indagini sulla sicurezza utilizzando framework come MITRE ATT and CK.\nguidare e coordinare la gestione delle vulnerabilità, inclusi identificazione, prioritizzazione, monitoraggio della risoluzione e valutazione del rischio.\nproteggere gli ambienti containerizzati e basati su Kubernetes, integrando la sicurezza in tutto il ciclo di vita della piattaforma.\nsviluppare e mantenere funzionalità di monitoraggio, rilevamento e risposta alla sicurezza, automatizzando laddove opportuno.\ncollaborare con i team interni per prevenire, identificare e mitigare i rischi per la sicurezza.\npromuovere una solida cultura della sicurezza attraverso iniziative di sensibilizzazione, sessioni di formazione e coinvolgimento in tutta l'organizzazione e nella nostra comunità di utenti.\nRequisiti:\ndiversi anni di esperienza pratica in operazioni di sicurezza o ingegneria della sicurezza.\nsolida conoscenza del monitoraggio della sicurezza, del rilevamento delle minacce, della risposta agli incidenti e delle indagini sulla sicurezza.\nesperienza con tecnologie SIEM (Wazuh o piattaforme comparabili).\nsolida conoscenza del framework MITRE ATT&CK e delle moderne tattiche, tecniche e procedure (TTP) degli avversari.\ncomprovata esperienza con processi e strumenti di gestione delle vulnerabilità.\nesperienza nella protezione di ambienti Kubernetes e containerizzati.\nsolide competenze Linux e padronanza di scripting e automazione (Python o simili; il detection-as-code è un plus).\ncapacità di comunicare in modo chiaro con interlocutori sia tecnici che non tecnici.\nmentalità proattiva, forti capacità analitiche e capacità di lavorare in autonomia.\nInglese fluente\nRequisiti preferenziali:\nesperienza con piattaforme di threat intelligence, processi e difesa basata sulle minacce.\nconoscenza della sicurezza dell'IA, inclusi rischi, governance e controlli per sistemi e carichi di lavoro basati sull'IA.\nesperienza in ambienti di ricerca, accademici, HPC o di calcolo distribuito su larga scala.\ncertificazioni pertinenti (ad es. CISSP, GIAC GSEC/GCIA/GCIH, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist).\nDettagli impiego:\nsede di lavoro Lugano\noccupazione al 80 - 100%\nimpiego a previo accordo, a tempo determinato al 22.10.2027\nretribuzione salariale da concordare\nDocumentazione:\nlettera di motivazione\ncurriculum vitae (CV)\ncertificati e diplomi pertinenti in formato PDF\nAttendiamo con interesse la vostra candidatura online. Si prega di indirizzare la candidatura a: Stephanie Frequente, Risorse Umane CSCS, Via Trevano 131, 6900 Lugano.\nUlteriori informazioni sul CSCS sono disponibili sul nostro sito web. Eventuali domande relative alla posizione possono essere rivolte a Pim Witlox, Unit Head and Senior Architect, all'indirizzo  (si prega di non inviare candidature a questo indirizzo).\nSi prega di notare che accettiamo esclusivamente candidature inoltrate tramite il nostro portale online. Le candidature inviate via e-mail o per posta non saranno prese in considerazione.\nPrecisiamo che la preselezione viene effettuata dai responsabili della selezione e non dall'intelligenza artificiale.Aufgaben-/Stellenbeschreibung\nAs an Information Security Engineer, you will play a key role in protecting CSCS services, infrastructure and research environments. You will work closely with infrastructure, platform and application teams to strengthen CSCS’s security posture and keep its operating environment resilient and secure.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nDesign, implement and continuously improve security controls across the infrastructure.\nMonitor, detect, investigate and respond to security incidents using SIEM platforms (e.g. Wazuh or equivalent) and other security tools, including on-call duties where applicable and subject to an agreed operational arrangement.\nExtend security monitoring to the Secure Computing Environment: onboard log sources, manage retention, and operate its circuit-breaker and audit trails.\nConduct threat hunting and security investigations using frameworks such as MITRE ATT end CK.\nLead and coordinate vulnerability management, including identification, prioritisation, remediation tracking and risk assessment.\nSecure containerised and Kubernetes-based environments, integrating security throughout the platform lifecycle.\nDevelop and maintain security monitoring, detection and response capabilities, automating wherever it pays off.\nCollaborate with internal teams to prevent, identify and mitigate security risks.\nPromote a strong security culture through awareness initiatives, training sessions and engagement across the organisation and our user community.\nIhr Profil:\nSeveral years of hands-on experience in security operations or security engineering.\nStrong knowledge of security monitoring, threat detection, incident response and security investigations\nExperience with SIEM technologies (Wazuh or comparable platforms).\nSolid understanding of the MITRE ATT and CK framework and modern adversary tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).\nProven experience with vulnerability management processes and tools.\nExperience securing Kubernetes and containerised environments.S\nSolid Linux skills and fluency in scripting and automation (Python or similar; detection-as-code is a plus).\nAbility to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nA proactive mindset, strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently.\nFluent English.\nNice to have:\nExperience with threat intelligence platforms, processes and threat-informed defence.\nKnowledge of AI security, including risks, governance and controls for AI-based systems and workloads.\nExperience in research, academic, HPC or large-scale distributed computing environments.\nRelevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, GIAC GSEC/GCIA/GCIH, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist).\nYou find it works mildly suspicious until you know why it works.\nWir bieten, Our core values as guiding principles:\nCuriosity: You enjoy learning, exploring new ideas, and understanding problems deeply.\nOpenness: You listen, collaborate, and are receptive to different perspectives.\nCourage: You tackle challenging or ambiguous problems and are willing to take initiative.\nSupportiveness: You help colleagues and users succeed and contribute to a positive team culture.\nIntegrity: You act honestly, ethically, and reliably in your work.\nOur culture and benefits:\nWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive engineering team and particularly encourage applications from from groups underrepresented in tech. If you are technically strong, curious, and eager to grow, we want to hear from you.\nAt CSCS, being family-friendly is much more than a label. We provide flexible and supportive working conditions that help employees manage both their careers and family responsibilities. For example, one of our Lugano buildings hosts a childcare facility, and we financially support up to three weeks of summer camp for primary school children. If your child is sick and you need assistance, we will even cover the cost of in-home childcare for our Lugano based employees. We are proud to be a genuinely family-friendly employer and are committed to supporting our employees when they need it most.\nYou can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity and attractive offers and benefits.\nYour job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society\nNeugierig? Sind wir auch.\nWe look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:\nMotivation letter\nCV\nRelevant certificates and diplomas in pdf format\nWe look forward to receiving your online application. Please address your application to Mrs Stephanie Frequente, CSCS Human Resources, Via Trevano 131, 6900 Lugano.\nFurther information about CSCS can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Pim Witlox, Unit Head and Senior Architect,  (no applications).\nPlease note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. 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