Information Security Manager (fixed-term), 80%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:28 September 2025
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Zürich
Information Security Manager (fixed-term), 80%
Shaping information security in the Zurich Health Directorate The Health Directorate of the Canton of Zurich ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient healthcare. Information security is a strategic core task for us – with clear standards, binding guidelines, and forward-looking planning.
To implement our information security strategy – based on the general and specific information security guidelines as well as specific requirements for applications – we are building a modern Information Security Management System (ISMS).
For the operational implementation of the prepared foundations, we are looking for an experienced individual as Information Security Manager, 80%, starting January 1, 2026, limited to two years.
Your tasks:
- Implementation of information security measures according to defined priorities and milestones
- Translation of technical security requirements into cantonal specifications as well as integration of guidelines and processes
- Development and maintenance of relevant documentation (e.g., processes, checklists, instructions)
- Coordination with specialist departments, IT, projects, and external partners
- Participation in the development of an ISMS and transition to regular operation
- Progress monitoring, reporting, and escalation in case of deviations
What you bring:
- At least 3 years of experience with ISO/IEC 27001/27002 and the implementation of information security requirements
- Practical experience in building and operationalizing security policies
- Experience with gap analyses and implementation plans
- Familiarity with processes such as access control, incident, and risk management
- Ability to document complex requirements clearly and implement them in a structured manner
- Confident stakeholder management and moderation between IT, specialist departments, and management
- Skilled prioritization of measures in the context of limited resources
- Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
- Very good German skills; English is an advantage
Our offer
- Participation in a strategically important project
- An interdisciplinary team with high professional competence and collegial cooperation
- Tangible impact: You contribute directly to the protection of sensitive health data
- Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal personnel law
- Flexible working hours, modern workplace near Zurich main station, and home office option
Your application
Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool.
Contact
For questions, Reto Ruch, Head of the Digital Transformation Department, is happy to assist you at +41 43 259 52 22.
Shaping information security in the Zurich Health Directorate The Health Directorate of the Canton of Zurich ensures safe, high-quality, and efficient healthcare. Information security is a strategic core task for us – with clear standards, binding guidelines, and forward-looking planning.
To implement our information security strategy – based on the general and specific information security guidelines as well as specific requirements for applications – we are building a modern Information Security Management System (ISMS).
For the operational implementation of the prepared foundations, we are looking for an experienced individual as Information Security Manager, 80%, starting January 1, 2026, limited to two years.
Your tasks:
- Implementation of information security measures according to defined priorities and milestones
- Translation of technical security requirements into cantonal specifications as well as integration of guidelines and processes
- Development and maintenance of relevant documentation (e.g., processes, checklists, instructions)
- Coordination with specialist departments, IT, projects, and external partners
- Participation in the development of an ISMS and transition to regular operation
- Progress monitoring, reporting, and escalation in case of deviations
What you bring:
- At least 3 years of experience with ISO/IEC 27001/27002 and the implementation of information security requirements
- Practical experience in building and operationalizing security policies
- Experience with gap analyses and implementation plans
- Familiarity with processes such as access control, incident, and risk management
- Ability to document complex requirements clearly and implement them in a structured manner
- Confident stakeholder management and moderation between IT, specialist departments, and management
- Skilled prioritization of measures in the context of limited resources
- Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
- Very good German skills; English is an advantage
Our offer
- Participation in a strategically important project
- An interdisciplinary team with high professional competence and collegial cooperation
- Tangible impact: You contribute directly to the protection of sensitive health data
- Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal personnel law
- Flexible working hours, modern workplace near Zurich main station, and home office option
Your application
Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool.
Contact
For questions, Reto Ruch, Head of the Digital Transformation Department, is happy to assist you at +41 43 259 52 22.
