Cyber Security Architect

Generali Assurances; Adliswil; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% remote option

6 weeks annual leave

Internal training programs

Flexible part-time option

Health and wellness initiatives

Job summary

Generali Assurances in Adliswil seeks a Cyber Security Architect to design and evolve security across cloud, on-premise and hybrid environments. You will help protect core operations while enabling innovation and gradually assume architecture responsibilities.

You will work with experienced colleagues to define security principles, perform threat modelling, and translate business needs into practical security solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in cyber security, IT security, or infrastructure.
• Interest or exposure to security architecture or design.
• Understanding of IAM, network security, app security, data protection.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS) is a plus.
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement security architecture principles and standards.
• Design secure solutions across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Translate business and technical needs into practical security solutions.
• Participate in architecture reviews and basic threat modelling.
• Identify risks and support remediation activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed security into projects and transformations.

Skills

Cyber security

Security architecture

IAM

Network security

App security

Cloud basics

ISO 27001 / NIST

Stakeholder collaboration

Threat modelling

Job description

Cyber Security Architect

Generali Assurances Vacant since : 27.10.2026 8134 Adliswil (ZH) 80% - 100% By agreement Permanent

We are looking for a motivated and curious Cyber Security Architect who is eager to grow and make a real impact on our security landscape.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and progressively take ownership of security design across platforms, applications, and infrastructure. You will work alongside experienced colleagues to help protect key business operations, while enabling innovation across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid is a great opportunity for someone who wants to step into architecture responsibilities while continuing to build strong technical expertise.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN THE JOB.

Navigating real life together.

What to expect

• Support the definition and implementation of security architecture principles and standards
• Contribute to designing secure solutions across cloud and on-premise environments
• Translate business and technical needs into practical and scalable security solutions (with guidance)
• Participate in architecture reviews and basic threat modelling
• Identify potential risks and support remediation activities
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams to embed security into projects and transformations

The skills you'll bring

• At least 5 years of experience in cyber security, IT security, or infrastructure
• Interest or first exposure to security architecture or design
• to intermediate understanding of key security areas such as:
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Network security / foundations of Zero Trust concepts
• Application or API security
• Data protection fundamentals
• Initial experience with cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure) is a plus
• Awareness of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS) is a plus, not a requirement
• Strong willingness to learn, develop, and grow into an architecture role
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders (with support where needed)

Your benefits

Your office? It's wherever you are! Depending on your workload, you can work up to 60% of your hours remotely – for more flexibility at work and at home.
Whether recreation, travel or training: with 6 weeks of annual leave, you've got plenty of time for you and your interests.
At our company, you're given lots of freedom to make decisions, think creatively and explore your own ideas: you shape your own career.
We support and challenge you – as shown by the wide range of internal training courses we offer to boost your future career.
It's not always easy to balance your job with your private life. That's why we offer the option of working part‑time.
Your health is very important to us. At our company, you can keep fit alongside your colleagues in a wide range of sports groups.

We, Generali

Generali is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome you regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, origin, ethnicity or religion.

Your salary in this position is aligned with your earned work experience, your responsibilities within the position and local industry standards.