Manager/Senior Manager - Senior Cyber Security Architect 100%

PwC Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Zurich is seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead the design and delivery of robust cybersecurity architectures for a diverse client base across Cloud, OT, Data & Network.

You will act as lead architect on projects, guide Zero Trust and other domains, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with client IT, risk and compliance teams to embed security into business processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Information Security architecture with at least 4 years dedicated to security architecture.
• Cloud, Network, Zero Trust, Data Protection or related domains. Strong advisory mindset.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Business IT or related field; certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and security tooling.
• Excellent mentorship, leadership and communication skills; able to engage executives.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust, scalable cybersecurity architectures for diverse clients.
• Act as the lead security architect on projects, guiding best practices.
• Assess client posture and deliver strategic security recommendations.
• Collaborate with client IT, risk, and compliance teams to embed security in business processes.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations and workshops; mentor team members.

Skills

Information Security architecture

Cloud

Zero Trust

Network security

Data protection

DevSecOps

Mentorship

Stakeholder communication

English fluent

German/French a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Business IT

Master's degree in IT / Business IT

CISSP

SABSA

CISM

TOGAF

CCSP

Tools

DevSecOps tooling

Threat modeling tools

Job description

Your Team

Are you eager to make a mark in the market as a knowledgeable and influential figure in cyber security architecture and solutions in the areas such as Cloud, OT, Zero Trust, Data & Network? Look no further because you have found your place. Join our team and support our Cybersecurity unit in evolving our cyber transformation practice.As part of our global network, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse and compelling teams, where your proactive and forward-thinking mindset will be highly valued and encouraged.

Your Impact

Join our diverse Cybersecurity team and collaborate within our global community of experts to guide the design and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity architectures for clients.

You will be responsible for designing and delivering robust, scalable, and future-proof security architectures for our diverse client base

Act as the lead security architect on projects, providing expert guidance and industry good practices. Example areas would be Zero Trust, Network, OT, Data & Cloud, Cryptography.

Assess client cybersecurity posture and provide strategic recommendations aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements

You will be a key role in large scale business and cyber transformation programs. You will also collaborate closely with client IT, risk, and compliance teams to integrate security solutions into business processes

Conduct security risk assessments and threat modeling to guide architecture decisions.

Participate in proposals, client presentations, and workshops to communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Cultivate a client network, establishing yourself as the go-to person on security needs within PwC.

Coach and develop your team members on their career path, while contributing to the overall team growth strategy.

Your Skill Set

At least 8+ years of experience in Information Security architecture with at least 4 years dedicated to security architecture. Additionally, well conversent in Cloud, Network, Zero Trust, Data Protection, or any related domains.

Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in IT, Business IT or a related field. Information Security certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, CISM, TOGAF, or CCSP are highly desirable

Experience with DevSecOps practices , and implementation of security tools is a strong plus.

Good mentorship and team-building skills.

Ability to communicate complex security concepts in busines context to a broad range of audiences.

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage executive-level stakeholders.

Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Fluent in English; German or French are a plus.