Senior IT Security Engineer (ID2140)

AO Foundation; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Pension and vacation benefits

Professional development

Job summary

AO Foundation in Switzerland is seeking a Security Engineer to lead the automation of SOC Level 1 and Level 2 processes and support advanced incident response. This role is critical to future security operations.

The engineer will design, implement, and maintain automated runbooks using Logic Apps, Power Automate, and AI Foundry components, ensuring scalable and efficient security operations. In this role you will collaborate across teams, contribute to DevSecOps, and help implement an ISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5 years of professional experience in security operations.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on SOC Level 1/2 operations and Level 3 incident response.
• Proficient in Python or PowerShell.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft security products and Azure.
• Fluency in English; German or another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated SOC runbooks and playbooks.
• Engineer detection rules and playbooks in Sentinel/XDR.
• Integrate Defender for Endpoint/Identity/Cloud with XDR.
• Apply AI-driven threat detection and response.
• Collaborate to embed security into CI/CD and DevSecOps.
• Provide SOC Level 3 support including forensic analysis.
• Contribute to ISMS governance and compliance efforts.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

SOC operations

DevSecOps

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender XDR

KQL

Azure

Logic Apps

Power Automate

Job description

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The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
For more information, visit: https://www.aofoundation.org/

As part of the AO’s support units, our IT department offers information technology services to maintain and oversee computer infrastructure across the AO Foundation.

Workload percentage / Pensum: 100%

Short Description

We are seeking a Security Engineer to lead the automation of SOC Level 1 and Level 2 processes and support advanced incident response. This role is critical to future security operations. The engineer will design, implement, and maintain automated runbooks using Microsoft’s security technologies and AI capabilities, ensuring scalable and efficient security operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated SOC Level 1 and Level 2 runbooks and playbooks using Logic Apps, Power Automate, and AI Foundry components
• Engineer detection rules, workbooks, and playbooks in Microsoft Sentinel/Microsoft XDR platforms
• Integrate and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, and Office 365 within the XDR framework
• Apply AI-driven threat detection and response using Microsoft Copilot for Security and related tools
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and IT delivery models
• Provide SOC Level 3 support for complex incidents, including forensic analysis and threat containment
• Contribute to the DevSecOps organization
• Support the implementation of an ISO 27000-aligned ISMS and assist with governance and compliance efforts

Main Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 5 years of professional experience in relevant field
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with SOC Level 1 and Level 2 operations and Level 3 incident response
• Programming skills in Python or Powershell
• Deep familiarity with Microsoft security products, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR components and KQL
• Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure, identity, and security architecture
• Understanding of security baselining, network hardening, and zero trust principles
• Ability to work in cross-functional DevSecOps environment
• Fluency in English. Fluency in German or any other languages will be considered as an added value

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications in security technologies (e.g., SC-200, SC-300)
• Experience with agentic AI standards and responsible AI practices
• Familiarity with governance models and risk assessment frameworks
• Understanding of structured threat intelligence and enrichment workflows
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK mapping and detection coverage assessments
• Familiarity with detection-as-code pipelines and version control systems
• Familiarity with Web Application Firewall (WAF) principles and rule tuning

We offer

• An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
• Modern infrastructure
• High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
• Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
• Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education