Cloud & Data Security Architect — Senior Consultant

ELCA Switzerland and Europe; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ELCA Switzerland and Europe seeks a Senior Cloud & Data Security Consultant who will advise, design and implement cloud and data security solutions for leading Swiss organizations. You’ll lead risk analyses, design data classification policies, and architect cloud security deployments across multiple projects.

In this senior role, you’ll support pre-sales, respond to RfPs, and guide clients on governance and zero-trust adoption while mentoring a motivated team and delivering high-impact results.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Purview (data governance, security & risk).
• Proven track record facilitating functional workshops and translating business needs into technical requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex security concepts clearly.
• Strong written and spoken English, plus German or French (bonus).

Responsibilities

• Lead risk analyses and security assessments using structured methodologies.
• Design and implement data classification and protection policies.
• Architect and deploy cloud security solutions using cutting-edge technologies.
• Drive the full project lifecycle—from requirements to delivery.
• Support pre-sales, respond to RfPs, and craft technical proposals.
• Advise clients on governance, cloud security strategy, and zero-trust adoption.
• Facilitate client workshops and translate business needs into actionable security requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

German or French (bonus)

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

ELCA Switzerland and Europe seeks a Senior Cloud & Data Security Consultant who will advise, design and implement cloud and data security solutions for leading Swiss organizations. You’ll lead risk analyses, design data classification policies, and architect cloud security deployments across multiple projects.

In this senior role, you’ll support pre-sales, respond to RfPs, and guide clients on governance and zero-trust adoption while mentoring a motivated team and delivering high-impact results.