Kanton Zürich
Zürich
5 days ago
ICT Officer Finance Administration 80%
- 18 March 2026
- 80%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Finance Administration of Zurich, shaping its digital future. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Represent interests in unified IKT systems across canton programs.
- Coordinate IKT and digital projects at multiple administrative levels.
- Manage information security and data protection for the department.
Skills
- University degree in IT, Business Informatics, or similar field.
- Experience in IKT coordination, IT governance, and digitalization.
- Strong knowledge of IT security and data protection.
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About the job
ICT Officer Finance Administration 80%The Finance Administration manages the finances of the Canton of Zurich and enables an overall view. It prepares the budget with financial plan and the accounts of the canton on behalf of the government council. It prepares financial decisions of the government council, ensures an efficient accounting system, and provides corresponding services for the entire administration.
The Department of Management Support leads cross-directorate projects to further develop financial processes and systems. It manages the specialist units IKS (Internal Control System) and LEA (Performance Recording with Effort Statement) of the canton. It supports the secretariat and the IT of the office.
To ensure these tasks can be reliably fulfilled in an increasingly digital administration, we are looking for a personality who actively shapes the ICT, security, and digitization topics of the Finance Administration.
Starting May 1, 2026, or by agreement, we are looking for a committed personality for this role. In this function, you are the central contact person for ICT, information security, data protection, and the use of new technologies in the Finance Administration. You combine professional requirements with cantonal IT strategies and ensure that digital solutions are used securely, efficiently, and sustainably.
Your tasks:
- Representing the interests of the Finance Administration regarding a uniform, coherent system in cantonal ICT programs and IT committees as well as contributing professional requirements to overarching solutions
- Coordinating and accompanying ICT and digitization projects at office, directorate, and cantonal levels
- Acting as the Information Security Officer (ISIA) of the Finance Administration
- Taking on the role of Data Protection Officer of the Finance Administration
- Professional application responsibility for the Finance Administration's ticketing tool, as well as coordinating its further development
- Monitoring technological developments – especially in the field of Artificial Intelligence – and coordinating corresponding deployment possibilities in the Finance Administration
- Informing and advising the organization on ICT strategies, guidelines, and cantonal requirements
Your profile:
- University degree or higher education in computer science, business informatics, or comparable
- Several years of experience in ICT coordination, IT governance, information security, or digitization
- Solid knowledge in IT security and data protection
- Interest or experience in the use of AI in administrative or business processes
- Experience in complex organizations or public administration is a plus
- SAP module knowledge is an advantage
- Structured, solution-oriented working style, strong networking and communication skills
We offer:
- A responsible role with high impact for the digital further development of the Finance Administration of the Canton of Zurich
- An exciting working environment at the interface of finance, IT, information security, and new technologies such as AI
- Scope to actively drive topics around ICT, security, and digitization
- Collaboration with specialist units, directorates, and cantonal IT organizations in a broadly networked environment
- A collegial team and short decision-making paths
- Modern working methods with flexible working hours and attractive employment conditions of the Canton of Zurich
- Centrally located workplace in the heart of Zurich
Interested?
We look forward to your online application.
Please note that we only accept and process applications submitted via the online tool.
For questions, you can reach Bernd Weissmann (Head of Management Support) at Tel. No.: +41 43 259 48 98.
Your new environment: www.zh.ch/fv
