Prime21
Zentralschweiz
Deputy Head of IT (m/f/d) - Security / Authorities Division
- 29 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- Zentralschweiz
About the job
Security requires strong IT in the background. For a security-relevant government organisation in Central Switzerland, we are seeking a committed individual to take on responsibility as Deputy Head of IT, drive projects forward, and actively shape the digital future.
Your Tasks
- Professional, organisational and personnel support of the IT management in a security-relevant organisation
- Active participation in the digital transformation and strategic orientation of IT
- Independent planning, coordination and implementation of IT projects and operational initiatives
- Technical responsibility for assigned IT services, applications and systems including stable operation
- Interface function between IT and business to develop practical solutions
- Coordination with internal and external service providers as well as stakeholders
- Personnel management including deployment, absence and on-call planning
- Representation of IT management in specialist committees and during their absence
Our Requirements
- Higher education in computer science (HF, FH or equivalent) as well as several years of experience in professional and personnel management
- Business understanding for efficient, customer-oriented and sustainable IT services
- Sound knowledge in client-server computing, middleware and ICT security
- Analytical thinking, high methodological competence and structured, solution-oriented working style
- Strong communication skills, persuasiveness and confident appearance
- Very good German and good English skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours and occasional on-call duties
- Knowledge of project management (HERMES) and Matrix42 is an advantage
- Driving licence category B
Your Prospects
- Diverse, meaningful working environment with societal impact
- Attractive career and development opportunities, both in leadership and as a specialist
- Flexible, mobile-hybrid working models with a high proportion of part-time
- Attractive benefits: further training, employee discounts, mobility and fleet offers