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Cloud Security & Risk Engineer

German-speaking Switzerland
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Employment type Permanent
Industry Infrastructure
Area IT
Location German-speaking Switzerland
Remote from abroad? No
Home office? Flexible
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Tasks and responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls within the Azure cloud environment
  • Own the cloud security architecture and ensure alignment with enterprise cybersecurity strategy
  • Conduct cloud risk assessments and threat modeling for new and existing services
  • Translate security policies and regulatory requirements into technical cloud controls
  • Define and enforce security baselines, guardrails, and governance standards in Azure
  • Lead remediation efforts for identified cloud vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
  • Support DevOps teams with secure-by-design architecture and DevSecOps practices
  • Implement automated security controls using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate with central cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams
  • Maintain cloud security documentation, standards, and operational runbooks
  • Drive continuous improvement of cloud security posture management
  • Monitor emerging threats and evaluate new security technologies for cloud adoption
  • Provide internal consulting and advisory services for cloud-related initiatives
  • Contribute to incident response activities related to cloud environments
  • Deliver knowledge transfer sessions and technical training to stakeholders
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Must-have criteria
  • Master’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
  • Proven professional experience in cloud security engineering
  • Hands-on experience securing Microsoft Azure environments
  • Strong understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and associated cloud-native security services
  • Demonstrated experience in risk assessment and mitigation within cloud platforms
  • Solid knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002 or NIST
  • Practical experience implementing security controls using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
  • Experience working with Git-based workflows and CI/CD automation
  • Background in security testing, vulnerability management, or offensive security techniques
  • Ability to design scalable, resilient, and compliant cloud security architectures
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex system dependencies
  • Experience collaborating in agile or DevOps-driven environments
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Nice-to-have criteria
  • Microsoft Azure security certifications (e.g., AZ-500, SC-100)
  • Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) security
  • Strong expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust concepts
  • Experience with container security and cloud-native workload protection
  • Exposure to SIEM, SOAR, or cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
  • Hands-on penetration testing or CTF participation
  • Knowledge of critical infrastructure or highly regulated environments
  • Experience in hybrid cloud or multi-cloud architectures
  • Familiarity with automation frameworks and policy-as-code
  • Experience contributing to security audits or compliance assessments
  • Prior experience in highly available, mission-critical environments
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Language requirements
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)
  • Fluent German (written and spoken)
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