Cyber Security Analyst (80-100%) Job Details | Swissgrid

Join Our Cyber Security Team

Electricity flows with us. In collaboration with international partners, we are dedicated to developing optimal solutions for the Swiss electricity grid.

The Cyber Security team at our organization plays a vital role in monitoring the infrastructure of the Swiss electricity grid operator and responding to security incidents. We consistently observe the evolving threat landscape and implement effective countermeasures as part of our daily operations. Contributing to the protection of IT and OT networks within our Cyber Defense Center is a key aspect of maintaining Switzerland's energy security.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Cyber Defense Center, applying expertise and offering recommendations for further development.
• Engage in threat modeling and identify new use cases for SIEM.
• Analyze cyber attacks, develop countermeasures, and coordinate actions during security incidents.
• Refine the incident response process.
• Conduct forensic analyses on compromised systems and conduct threat hunting activities.
• Stay informed about the international threat landscape, particularly in the energy sector.
• Lead engineering projects, enhance existing tools, or introduce new technologies.
• Maintain communication with SOCs and CERTs of other critical infrastructure operators and authorities.
• Participate in on-call duties approximately 6-8 weeks per year.

Your Impact

• Degree in Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of hands-on experience as a SOC Analyst and/or Incident Responder.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (ICS) and knowledge of technical issues in substations are advantageous.
• Proficiency in technologies such as SIEM, EDR, or NDR.
• Experience in analyzing and triaging security incidents.
• Proficient in using consoles and scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Ability to tackle challenges and solve critical issues while maintaining a sense of humor.
• Team-oriented, with a genuine appreciation for diversity.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German is a plus.

What We Offer

• Diverse and stimulating tasks within a unique company in Switzerland.
• Flexible working hours with a standard of 42 hours per week.
• 25-30 vacation days along with company holidays between Christmas and New Year.
• A modern work environment conveniently located near Aarau train station.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Financial and/or time support for both internal and external training opportunities.

If you are interested in contributing to our mission, we look forward to hearing from you.