IT Security Engineer

LGT Capital Partners AG, Pfaeffikon; Freienbach; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home options

Home office allowance

Flexible hours

Job summary

LGT Capital Partners AG in Pfäffikon seeks a Security Engineer to design, implement and operate security solutions across on‑prem and cloud environments. You will integrate security into deployment, manage vulnerabilities, and collaborate with the SOC and CSIRT teams.

The role emphasizes threat detection, incident response, and automation using PowerShell and Python, with a focus on scale and governance.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of security principles and Zero Trust.
• Experience with Microsoft security tools in enterprise environments.
• Ability to analyze logs and detect threats using KQL.

Responsibilities

• Research, design and implement security solutions for on‑prem and cloud.
• Integrate security into evaluation, deployment and configuration of hardware and software.
• Operate vulnerability management and coordinate remediation with teams.
• Collaborate with SOC to improve detection and incident workflows.
• Respond to incidents, tests, audits and red‑team exercises.
• Prepare clear technical documentation.

Skills

Zero Trust concepts

Threat detection

Kusto Query Language

PowerShell

Python

Threat hunting

Automation

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Cloud

Azure AD

Office 365 Defender

Job description

Job Description As a Security Engineer, you ensure that technical solutions across our environment are designed, implemented, and operated in line with our security requirements. Your main tasks include:

• Research, design and implement security solutions for all managed components within LGT Capital Partners’ on‑premises and cloud infrastructure;
• Ensure that security is integrated into the evaluation, selection, deployment and configuration of hardware, software and cloud services;
• Identify and define system security requirements that comply with all applicable security policies, regulatory requirements and industry best practices;
• Develop technical solutions to mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable security processes;
• Operate and improve the vulnerability management process, including assessment of findings, prioritization and coordination of remediation activities with responsible teams;
• Closely collaborate with our external Security Operations Center (SOC)to enhance detection use cases, improve runbooks and optimize incident workflows;
• Assist in responding to security incidents, penetration tests, red‑team exercises and audits;
• Analyze infrastructure, cloud and security logs to identify trends, deviations and potential security incidents;
• Support the review and update of cyber security policies, architectures, standards and guidelines;
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert within virtual teams such as the CSIRT or the Security Team;
• Take over service ownership of security-related products such as endpoint and identity security solutions;
• Prepare clear and concise technical documentation.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of modern security principles, Zero Trust concepts, threat detection techniques and current attack vectors;
• Proven experience with Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Group Policy Management, Entra ID / Azure AD, Conditional Access, Identity Protection);
• Proven experience with Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions (Microsoft 365 Defender, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Sentinel);
• Hands‑on experience deploying, configuring, and administering Microsoft Sentinel in enterprise environments, including workspace setup, data connector onboarding, and cost/retention management;
• Strong command of Kusto Query Language (KQL) for threat hunting, log analysis, and building complex, multi‑table queries;
• Experience connecting data sources via native connectors, third‑party connectors (CEF, Syslog, REST API, custom parsers) and with ASIM (Advanced Security Information Model) normalization schemas and parser development;
• Knowledge of cost optimization strategies: auxiliary log tiers, ingestion‑time filtering, and analytics vs. basic log strategies;
• Hands‑on experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams ( Cloud, DevOps, Endpoint etc) to triage, prioritize, and remediate security findings and misconfigurations surfaced through Microsoft security tooling, including Secure Score, Exposure Score, Defender for Cloud etc managing recommendations across identity, cloud, and device workloads through to closure;
• Experience with vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, exploitation techniques and remediation processes;
• Strong automation and scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and the ability to build repeatable and scalable security controls;
• Solid problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze complex environments;
• Ability to interface with and earn the trust of stakeholders at all levels of the company;
• Demonstrated judgment, sense of urgency, and commitment to high standards of ethics, compliance, customer service and business integrity.

What you can expect

• We provide modern working conditions, including work‑from‑home options, flexible hours and a home office allowance to ensure staff members have a work environment equipped with the latest technology;
• A diverse culture founded on mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners.
• We go the extra mile to generate impact;
• We empower and invest in you: your professional development and personal growth are our priority.
• We offer various internal and external training opportunities that are aligned with your ambitions and our business needs.
• If you are interested, you can also enhance your German or English language skills;
• We are proud to be owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein and our company is inspired by its entrepreneurial spirit;
• Commitment to ESG: our approach to business is influenced by the Princely Family’s long‑term perspective.
• Sustainability is key for us and has shaped our actions since 2002;
• You benefit from favorable terms and conditions if you wish to participate in LGT Capital Partners’ investment programs or to use LGT banking products and services.

Contact Information

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon. For further information please contact us. Alexandra Hohermuth Human Resources LGT Capital Partners AG, Pfaeffikon Contact: [phone] LGT Capital Partners is a leading global specialist in alternative investing with over USD 100 billion in assets under management and more than 700 institutional clients in 50 countries. An international team of over 900 professionals is responsible for managing a wide range of investment programs focusing on private markets, multi‑alternatives and diversifying strategies, as well as sustainable and impact strategies. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon (SZ), Switzerland, the firm has offices in San Francisco, New York, Dublin, London, Paris, The Hague, Luxembourg, Frankfurt am Main, Vaduz, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney.