IT Specialist Detection Engineering and Automation 100%

About the job

The Zurich Cantonal Police, with its approximately 4000 employees, takes responsibility for security in the canton. Are you looking to start a career in IT security or interested in actively contributing to the operation and further development of the Security Operation Center (SOC) and bringing in your knowledge and experience? Then become part of a young, dynamic, and motivated IT team and support us actively as

IT Specialist

Detection Engineering and Automation 100%

Tasks

• Triage and assessment of IT security incidents
• Active participation in the operation and maintenance of the SOC IT infrastructure
• Processing and further development of the central LOG platform and the SIEM, Detection Engineering
• DevOps tasks within the SOC IT infrastructure (Ansible, Gitlab)
• Monitoring the infrastructure regarding security incidents
• Analysis, detection, and remediation of cyberattacks and technical vulnerabilities
• Continuous development of processes and technical measures to improve cyber defence
• Maintaining a high level of protection (Hardening/CIS Benchmark/NIST)
• Project collaboration and consulting on security matters

Profile

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity (FH/University/ETH or HF) or equivalent education
• Several years of practical experience in a technical environment
• Further training and experience in IT security (e.g. SIEM, SOAR or Python/Rest) advantageous
• IT knowledge in SIEM/Log Management, Detection as Code (Git/CI-CD), EDR, SOAR, Python/REST present
• Fluent German in spoken and written form, good English skills
• Independent, careful, disciplined, and precise working style
• High resilience in exceptional situations
• Driving licence category B available
• Willingness for on-call duty
• Impeccable reputation

Offer

• We offer you a varied and meaningful activity in a dynamic environment
• A centrally located, state-of-the-art workplace in the Zurich Police and Justice Centre including staff restaurant and access to the in-house fitness centre
• Attractive employment conditions with a secure employer
• The chance to make an impact in an exciting new challenge and shape the future together

Start date: From 1 December 2026 or by arrangement

Any questions? Mr Martin Weilenmann, Head of Security Operations Center, is happy to answer questions about the role at weil@kapo.zh.ch. Questions about the application process can be directed to Nadine Deeke at personalgewinnung@kapo.zh.ch or +41 58 648 12 40.

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application.