Senior ISMS & Cyber Risk Specialist

Overview

Senior ISMS & Cyber Risk Specialist
Critical Systems & Enterprise Platforms
Zurich (Hybrid) | Permanent Role | Information Security / ISMS / Risk

Were supporting a large, complex organisation operating mission-critical digital systems in strengthening and expanding its Information Security Management System (ISMS).

This is a senior role for an experienced security professional who has already worked hands-on with ISMS, cyber risk, and security governance in demanding, regulated environments.

As Senior ISMS & Cyber Risk Manager
, you will act as a key security authority
, working closely with system and application owners to ensure that security requirements are practical, embedded, and effective
.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting system and application managers in implementing ISMS requirements in a pragmatic way
• Operating, shaping, and further developing the ISMS across critical enterprise platforms
• Working closely with other senior ISMS & Risk stakeholders
  , jointly evolving security governance
• Leading cross-functional security initiatives and projects across ICT and business teams
• Developing, reviewing, and improving security standards, policies, and guidelines
• Planning and conducting security audits
  (applications, systems, suppliers)
• Actively supporting ICT & cyber risk management
  , including risk identification and mitigation
• Acting as a trusted advisor and enabler
  , raising overall security maturity across teams

Minimum 5+ years of experience in ISMS, information security, cyber security, or IT risk management

• Proven hands-on experience with ISO 27001 / ISO 27002 in complex organisations
• Security certification is mandatory
  , such as:
  CISM
  CISSP
  ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor
• Degree (FH/HF or equivalent) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security
  , or comparable background
• Experience working in regulated, high-availability, or critical environments
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills
• Structured, calm, and quality-driven working style

• A high-impact security role in a complex enterprise environment
• Flexible working model and strong work-life balance
• Attractive mobility & commuting benefits
• Discounts on food, shopping, and daily services
• Generous vacation options
• Long-term recognition and people-centric culture
• Health, wellbeing & insurance benefits
• Funded training, certifications, and continuous learning

This is not a purely theoretical governance role
.
You will operate and evolve ISMS in practice
, influencing real systems, real risks, and real decision-making at enterprise scale.