Zürich
WAF/IAM System Specialist (m/f/d)
- 22 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 125 000 - 135 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
We have developed a web-based online platform for job searching and talent acquisition that digitalises the application process and supports the company in quickly recognising talents in the market and securing them for the long term. With a digital Rocken profile, every applicant can quickly and easily connect with market-leading companies and share their profile.
Our work places people at the centre both technologically and organically. Rocken® offers executive search and talent management consulting to address the personal and individual needs of each person and to implement these optimally in recruitment and career planning.
WAF/IAM System Specialist (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF125,000 - 135,000Role:
Data security and high availability of applications play a central role in this position. You are jointly responsible for the further development and operation of critical IT infrastructures and their applications and support customers with innovative solutions.
Responsibilities:
Design, implementation and configuration of Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Identity Access Management (IAM) solutions
Creation and fine-tuning of Web Application Firewalls and the WAF rule engine
Integration of Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and federated identities (SAML, OIDC) into the WAM infrastructure
Analysis of security logs, identification of attack patterns (false positive reduction) and support in resolving security incidents
Ensuring compliance with service management and change management requirements
Responsibility for upgrades, patching and performance optimisation of systems in a high-availability environment
Advising application managers and developers on the secure connection of their services as well as close collaboration with the SOC (Security Operations Center) and external partners
Qualifications:
Successfully completed education in computer science (HF, FH, Master) or a comparable qualification as well as several years of professional experience
In-depth experience with market-leading WAF solutions
Solid knowledge of access management systems
Expert knowledge of HTTP/S, SSL/TLS (certificate management), TCP/IP as well as modern authentication protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML 2.0)
Experience in conducting vulnerability analyses and a deep understanding of web technologies (APIs, JSON, REST)
Independent, solution-oriented and structured working style
Team spirit, customer orientation, as well as commitment and willingness for continuous further training
Ability to act calmly and purposefully in critical situations and to be available outside regular working hours (e.g. for deployments or disruptions)
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours: 40-hour week, flexible working times
- Interesting and varied tasks/projects
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Comfortable office with modern infrastructure: Modern office premises, modern work equipment
- Good transport connections and accessibility: Central location with good connections (public transport & car)
- Experienced and dynamic team: Family-like working atmosphere
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Workplace
Zurich
Contact
Mohi Heidar,
+41443852122
