Cyber Security Manager (all)

Employment level 80-100%
Location Bern
Secure, optimize, and lead – take cybersecurity to the next level! Are you ready to strengthen our digital defenses and maximize security effectiveness? In this key role, you will take ownership of our cybersecurity framework, ensuring compliance with top industry standards and mitigating risks.
Cyber Security Manager (all)
Your role
As Cyber Security Manager, you will not only define strategies but also actively implement cybersecurity measures, working hands-on with internal and external stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. For this purpose, you will develop, deploy, and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and NIS-2 frameworks – ensuring practical application, not just documentation
You will drive compliance with relevant cyber security regulations and industry standards by translating requirements into effective security policies, procedures and controls and integrating them into day-to-day operations
Taking ownership of incident management, you ensure the swift detection, coordinated response and resolution of security incidents while continuously strengthening incident reporting and lessons-learned processes
In close collaboration with IT, Legal and Procurement, you embed cyber security requirements into contracts and processes and contribute to a robust third-party risk management framework
Furthermore, you will directly implement, manage, and fine-tune cutting-edge security monitoring tools and will ensure cybersecurity coverage across multiple focus markets, including Switzerland, Italy, Germany, France, Norway, and Sweden
What you bring to the role
You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree from a university or university of applied sciences in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
Proven experience in both cybersecurity management and hands-on implementation, ideally in critical infrastructure or energy sectors
Practical expertise in network management, server virtualisation, OT communication protocols as well as firewall configuration and administration complements your security expertise
Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF and NIS-2, combined with practical experience in risk management, compliance audits and security operations, is essential
Your analytical mindset, ability to quickly grasp complex topics and strong communication skills enable you to translate security challenges into pragmatic solutions and drive initiatives forward
A proactive, solution-oriented approach and the willingness to get hands-on, take ownership and continuously develop your expertise characterise your way of working
Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are an advantage (German, Italian, French)
We are not interested in enquiries from recruitment agencies.
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Jasmin Gut
Recruiting Partner
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Julien Dumas
Lead expert | Digital operations
+41 77 508 40 64
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