Oliver James are once again partnering with a prestigious higher education institution in Bern to support them in finding a talented and motivated Security Operations Manager. This role is deal for a Security Operations professional with several years practical experience in the field of operational security, who is looking to take the next step into a more senior position within a highly reputable business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement medium- and long-term strategies for the SOC division.
• Triage and process incidents, coordinating damage control measures promptly in collaboration with SWITCH, SOC service providers, and internal clients.
• Advise, train, and support decentralised ICT managers at the University of Bern’s institutes and administration on operational ICT security, ensuring they are updated on current threats, risks, and incidents.
• Design security concepts and implement solutions in the field of ICT security.
• Collaborate with the ID’s CSIRT team.

Requirements:

• Completed vocational training in IT and further education (HF, FH, or university), ideally with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Practical experience in operational IT security, including log analysis, SIEM, vulnerability management, especially in the Microsoft ecosystem (MS Defender Suite, Sentinel).
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Strong conceptual thinking abilities.
• High level of independence, initiative, and flexibility.
• Sociable and quick to adapt to new areas of work.
• Proficiency in written and spoken German and English.

What They Offer:

• A diverse and engaging range of responsibilities.
• A high degree of independence and personal responsibility.
• A modern, advanced technical work environment.
• Flexible working hours, including options for home office in agreement with your supervisor.
• Support for further education and professional development.
• Attractive employment conditions as part of a university position.
• Access to the entire Uni sport offering.
• Affordable on-campus dining options.
• Centrally located, attractive work space near Bern main station.

If you would like to be consider for this role, please apply today or email [email protected] for more details!