CISO / Head of IT Security - Fulltime Hybrid

RetinAI Inc; Bern, Zürich, Basel; Hybrid; CHF 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ikerian AG is seeking a CISO / Head of IT Security to lead our security strategy and operations across a growing global team. You will safeguard confidential health data and ensure compliance with privacy and medical device regulations while aligning security with business goals.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will define the information security roadmap, manage risk, lead audits (ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR/HIPAA), and mentor a distributed IT team across capabilities from cloud security to

Qualifikationen

• 8 years of experience in a similar position (Finance sector start search).
• University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; professional certifications (CISSP, CISM) preferred.
• Significant experience in information security and IT leadership, ideally within the healthcare or finance industry.
• Expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS) and modern infrastructure tools.
• Proven ability to manage complex IT projects and data privacy initiatives.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement the company-wide information security strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all systems.
• Lead compliance efforts for ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR.
• Manage risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response protocols.
• Supervise the procurement and management of hardware/software for a distributed workforce.
• Foster a culture of security awareness through continuous training and policy development.

Kenntnisse

Security leadership

Cloud security (AWS)

Info security governance

Risk assessment

Vulnerability testing

Incident response

Security training

Stakeholder management

ISO 27001 compliance

CISSP/CISM knowledge

Ausbildung

University degree in Computer Science or Information Security

CISSP/CISM certification preferred

Tools

AWS

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

Ikerian AG (formerly RetinAI Medical) is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI & data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare.

The Role

We are seeking a CISO / Head of IT Security to lead our security strategy and internal IT operations. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring the highest standards of data privacy within the medical device software landscape. You will bridge the gap between technical security measures and the strategic needs of our growing global team.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the company-wide information security strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all systems.
• Lead compliance efforts for relevant standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR.
• Manage risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response protocols.
• Supervise the procurement and management of hardware/software for a distributed workforce.
• Foster a culture of security awareness through continuous training and policy development.

• 8 years of experience in a similar position (Finance sector start search)
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.
• University degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; professional certifications (CISSP, CISM) preferred.
• Significant experience in information security and IT leadership, ideally within the healthcare or finance industry.
• Expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS) and modern infrastructure tools.
• Proven ability to manage complex IT projects and data privacy initiatives.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• A chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare.
• A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting.