Head of Communications Security/Protection and defense against interception

Berna | 80-100% (job sharing possible) |

Your contribution

• Independently direct and further develop, at an organizational, technical, and personnel level, a team of highly competent experts, ensuring compliance with the security strategy, current directives, and compliance requirements
• Direct, as the process owner, under your own responsibility and in an objective-oriented manner, the specialized COMSEC/KRYPT service within the Cdo Ciber, as well as implement and ensure compliance management in accordance with higher-level instructions and guidelines
• Be responsible, for the Aggruppamento Difesa, for security and technical-specialist directives as well as verify and ensure compliance with regulations and observance of all current laws, ordinances, instructions, and guidelines in the COMSEC/KRYPT sector
• Ensure adequate planning according to needs and the continuous further development of the equipment used, as well as continuously sensitize employees to current and new threat situations
• Continuously plan, prepare, and further develop the capabilities and resources for defense against interception within the Department, specifically in the areas of scanning and screening of premises and devices, analysis of equipment and radiation behavior, as well as the evaluation of the effects of electromagnetic interference on infrastructure and equipment
• Coordinate the deployments of defense against interception

What distinguishes you

• University diploma or from a university of applied sciences with knowledge in electrical engineering (radio/high frequency technology), information/communication technology, as well as measurement technology
• Several years of experience leading interdisciplinary teams in an agile context
• Excellent skills in process and project management
• Knowledge and interest regarding cutting-edge information technologies, information security, electromagnetic field threats, and cyber threats
• Good team spirit, networking skills, discretion, and impeccable reputation

In summary

Are you passionate about the electromagnetic spectrum and the thematic field of cryptography and have you gained managerial experience?
We are looking for a person with leadership experience to direct, extend, and further develop the Communications Security / Protection and defense against interception / Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (COMSEC/ASLA/TSCM) sector.
Take on a key role and help us shape the future of Switzerland's technological security! You will have the opportunity to specifically further develop the Communications Security/Protection and defense against interception sector within the Aggruppamento Difesa, to create new capabilities, and to provide an essential contribution to the protection of communications and security-critical infrastructure.
We will be pleased to receive your application!

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland: We strive for the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Living diversity: The implementation of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace: We provide support and advice to our female and male employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Comando Ciber (Cdo Ciber) is synonymous with competence in the cyber and digitalization fields. To the enthusiasm for our task, we combine know-how, innovation, cutting-edge technologies, and agile working methods. We provide secure, robust, and resilient IT services for the Swiss Army and our partners in the Integrated Swiss Security Network. In this way, the Cdo Ciber provides the Swiss Army with the knowledge and decision-making advantage necessary for a secure Switzerland.

The Swiss Army employs over 9000 employees across four military professions and approximately 200 civilian professions, in 110 locations throughout the national territory. Furthermore, it provides for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions.

Complementary information

Choosing a job with the Swiss Army pays off and offers numerous advantages. More information at esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi).
Offers from placement agencies are not taken into consideration.

Questions about the workplace

Questions about the application

Selina Gurtner
People & Development Business Partner
+41 58 46 66813