Cyber Security Specialist - Cloud/Operating System

Cyber Security Specialist - Cloud/Operating System vacancy for our Basel based client in the Banking sector.

Your tasks:

• Conduct penetration tests on applications and infrastructure components along with the review of existing security standards/baselines and creation of new ones
• Enhance manual compliance review processes by leveraging automation
• Conduct compliance reviews/audits of the organization's information assets.
• Review and advise on the security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the Bank's information assets and critical services.
• Perform risk assessments and contribute to reviews of the assessment methodology
• Contribute to the implementation of industry-recognised key critical controls and contribute to Corporate Security compliance mandate

Your experience/knowledge:

• University degree in a relevant field as well as a certification in (offensive) security-related disciplines and technologies (accreditation such as OSCE, OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GMOB, GXPN, OSWE)
• Security knowledge in cloud technology, operating system, application security, penetration testing and sound knowledge of cyber governance risk management practices
• Familiarity with industry-recognized frameworks and controls (eg, NIST CSF, CIS, OWASP, SANS, SWIFT CSP etc ). We are looking for experience in implementing these frameworks
• Experience with Scripting/automation/software engineering (basic to intermediate) to enhance manual checks and standardize offensive testing workflows
• Experience with documenting and communicating results that may be consumed by both developers and management-level audiences
• Language skills: English

Your soft skills:

• Excellent comprehension skills with attention to detail
• A high degree of self-organisation and time management
• Analytical and solution-orientated thinking

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Work setting: Hybrid

Sector: Banking

Start: 02/2026

Duration: 12 months

Workload: 100%

Ref.Nr.: BH 23830

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Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland.

We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application.

As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.