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TECHNICAL SECURITY & RISK CONSULTANT (m/f/x)

Switzerland, Buchs

Job reference: WD-0006076 What's the role? As a Technical Security & Risk Consultant, you are part of our Chief Cyber Security Officer (CCSO) organization reporting to the Global Head of Security Architecture & Security Consulting. You will help us to protect our crown jewels in IT/IoT/OT. You will be the trusted partner and subject matter expert in when it comes to all aspects of technical cyber security and IT risk management. You will work in close collaboration and partnership with member of senior management in Global IT and their respective leadership teams. Who is Hilti? We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services for the global construction sector. Hilti is a multicultural workplace with 127 different nationalities committed to global teamwork.



Global IT within Hilti is a truly global team with main hubs in Buchs (Switzerland), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Plano/Tulsa (USA). All locations have highly competent teams who work very closely together. Hilti`s Global IT team is known for their focus on sustainable value creation by translating latest IT innovations into value creating solutions & services. What does the role involve? You will bring security know-how into projects and support the line management, product owners, project managers, solution architects, SW developers in projects. You do this by promoting “security-by-design” and “privacy-by-design” principles. Yet, in this role you are not only “another one with an opinion” but you gain trust and respect of your peers and superiors by your hands-on support and by taking strong ownership for topics while also keeping an eye on duties and obligations of the respective system owner.



You drive risk and security assessments and help to identify and articulate IT risk. You define IT controls together with the IT risk owner and you assist the implementation and optimization of IT controls throughout the process.



Furthermore, you manage the backlog and remediation of “cyber security issues” and “IT risk mitigation actions. You report on cyber security and IT risk situation in your assigned IT vertical/IT horizontal. You support internal/external audit and compliance activities.



Finally, whenever necessary, you educate teams and individuals on cyber security-related topics. Hilti's IT department is a valued business partner striving for reliability and agility in all their doing. What do we offer? We’ll give you the tools you need to excel in your role. You’ll enjoy a rare combination of autonomy and camaraderie, as you’ll manage your own project while being part of a friendly team. You’ll not just be another pair of hands but a fully integrated team member with lots of self-responsibility. From there, we’ll trust you to do whatever it takes to deliver outstanding results. Go the extra mile and we’ll reward you with strategic development discussions and long-term career opportunities.

Our IT department, in Buchs SG, is located in the beautiful and mountainous Rhine Valley – a perfect area for all kind of outdoor- and watersports. Our office is convenient walking distance to the train station, which provides you a fast and reliable connections to St.Gallen, Zurich, and further wonderful places in Switzerland. As an integral part of our performance oriented yet caring culture we want you to work your best. Offers such as flexible working/part time arrangements - eligibility to work 25% remotely - comprehensive insurance and pension plans, as well as day care for your children are just some of the ways we do that. Why should you apply? Hilti has a strategic focus on cybersecurity which translates into many great projects (product or services related) and opportunities to contribute but also to learn. We develop our talents and provide challenges to grow both professionally but also personally. We hire for attitude and offer a career perspective and not “another job”. We foster our culture and feeling of belonging. What you need is:

• Master’s degree in cyber security, computer science, information systems management, engineering or a related technical discipline related to information security


• 5 + years’ experience working as a security engineer or IT security consultant. Information security officer profiles with demonstrated affinity for technology will also be considered


• As we are looking for multiple roles in parallel with different focus, we expect proven subject matter expertise in either: application security (ideally SAP), secure software development, cloud security and data security, infrastructure or network security, IoT security, OT/ICS security


• Must be familiar with agile project delivery methods in virtual, interdisciplinary, and globally distributed teams


• Demonstrating high customer focus, taking clear ownership, being a self-starter, having high problems-solving skills


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English also towards senior management, a thirst to learn and challenge yourself


• Two or more of the following: CISSP, CSSP, CISM, CRISC or


• Experience in managing IT risks, IT controls, in supporting internal/external audit or compliance-related activities


• Experience in conducting penetration testing

We look forward to receiving your application.



Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! For further questions, please feel free to contact the hiring manager Hainan HU, Global Head of Security Architecture & Security Consulting Contact: www.linkedin.com/in/hainan/



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