IT Project Lead Infrastructure

Experis Switzerland; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 130.000 - 185.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Experis Switzerland is seeking an accomplished IT project leader to drive the migration of our web application security platform to cloud-based WAAP and Kubernetes deployment models. The role focuses on end-to-end delivery, stakeholder coordination, and risk-managed execution across enterprise environments.

The candidate will manage technology evaluations, PoCs, and implementation programs while coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure timely, secure outcomes aligned with

Qualifikationen

• PM certification or equivalent experience (PMP/PRINCE2/IPMA) or equivalent experience.
• Cyber security certifications (CISSP/CISM/CCSP) beneficial but not mandatory.
• Proven experience leading complex IT infrastructure, cloud and/or cyber security projects in enterprise environments.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate and implement a cloud-based WAAP solution to replace the on-prem WAF infrastructure across ~60 apps.
• Run a parallel PoC migrating appliance-based WAF to a Kubernetes deployment model.
• Lead both initiatives end-to-end; coordinate stakeholders and guide strategic decisions for the future web security platform.

Kenntnisse

Project management

IT infrastructure

Cloud security

PoCs

WAF/API security

Kubernetes

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Stakeholder reporting

Ausbildung

PM certification or equivalent experience

Cyber security certifications beneficial

Tools

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Zurich

Start date: ASAP

Duration:12 months - with possibility of extension

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement a cloud-based Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) solution, replacing the current on-premises WAF infrastructure protecting approximately 60 applications.
• Run a parallel POC to assess migration of the existing appliance-based WAF platform to a Kubernetes-based deployment model, driven by the vendor's planned discontinuation of appliance support.
• Lead both initiatives end-to-end, coordinate stakeholders, and support strategic decision-making regarding the future web application security platform.

Qualifications

• Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, IPMA Level C/B) — equivalent professional experience also considered
• Cyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP or equivalent) beneficial but not mandatory
• Proven experience leading complex IT infrastructure, cloud, and/or cyber security projects in enterprise environments
• Strong project management expertise, including planning, execution, and delivery management
• Experience managing technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and implementation projects
• Good understanding of WAF, API security, and cloud-based security solutions
• Familiarity with container platforms and Kubernetes-based architectures
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing dependencies across multiple workstreams
• Strong vendor and service provider management experience
• Experience preparing management reports, decision papers, and steering committee materials
• Strong risk, issue, budget, and timeline management capabilities

Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from EU citizens or holders of valid working permit in Switzerland.