What's the role?
As a Cybersecurity Architect, you are part of our Chief Cyber Security Officer (CCSO) organization reporting to the Global Head of Security Architecture & Security Consulting. Your contribution is twofold. First, as a solution architect, you oversee the landscape for cyber defense capabilities and its evolutions, in cooperation with Hilti internal SOC team. Second, you participate in the security reviews of the new IT solutions, in collaboration with the Enterprise Architecture team. It is a highly intellectual challenging job as you need to apply your security mindset not only to our main domain of expertise but also to different other projects, ranging from Cloud security to OT security, to Application security.
Who is Hilti?
We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software, and services for the global construction sector. Hilti is a multicultural workplace with some 30,000 people in more than 120 countries dedicated to global teamwork.
The IT department 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. 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 are part of our international Cybersecurity Architecture and Consulting team and you are specialized in multiple security domains (application [Web, Mobile, SAP] and cloud [Azure, AWS], IAM, IoT, OT), with a focus on cyber defense technology (SIEM, EDR, NDR, SOAR…).
As a cyber defense solution architect
- You work closely with the SOC team and the Product Owner for Cyber Defense in defining the product strategy and architecture landscape.
- You interact with possible vendors to design solutions fitting best Hilti needs
As part of the cyber security review team
- You ensure that cyber-attack scenarios are understood, vulnerabilities are identified, and cyber risks are mitigated.
- Together with IT architects and Enterprise Architects you work on reviewing new IT projects globally, identify the potential security risks and provide mitigation suggestions to the teams.
You have opportunities to report on the progress in your area of responsibility to the Chief Cybersecurity Officer, the IT Management, CIO, and, potentially, the Executive Board.
The Cyber Defense team at Hilti is the first and last line of defense against cyber-attacks, protecting the company's most valuable assets. You'll join a team of professionals dedicated to preventing security breaches, detecting them when they occur, and taking measures to remediate and prevent future incidents. Beyond typical SOC functions, the team provides capabilities like vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and detection engineering.
What do we offer?
Show us what you’re made of and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.
We have a very thorough people review process; unlike any we know of in any other business. We can pair talent with opportunities - developing our people in their current roles or challenging them to work in new ways or in new places. It’s how we find the right fit, further our teams personally and professionally, get the best value for each employee and increase the job satisfaction. Additionally, we offer you a wide range of benefits.
As a member of security team, we also care about your career development. Every security team members would get opportunities to further develop themselves in their career, every year each of the team members are going to get budget and time for at least one certification or to join an international conference.
What you need is:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or similar
- Technical understanding of IT architecture and security concepts in at least 3 of the following areas: application [Web, Mobile, SAP], cloud [Azure, AWS], IAM, IoT, OT
- Expertise in engineering or architecture of cyber defense technologies (SIEM, EDR, NDR, SOAR…), preferably from the Microsoft ecosystem
- One or more of the following certificates is definitely a plus: CISSP, CSSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, Microsoft SC-100
Why should you apply?
For this position, we are seeking open-minded, passionate people with drive and with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a global team setting. If you combine a strong analytical skillset with knowledge, expertise, and passion for cyber security & IT architecture, and with excellent oral & written communication skills, you are exactly what we are looking for. We are seeking true team players with a demonstrated ability to deliver best fitting solutions in a user-centric environment.
Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! For further questions, please feel free to contact the hiring manager Guillaume Bonnoron , Global Head of Cyber Security Architecture & Consulting or Monica Garcia-Santos , Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
*For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland/ Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss/ Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.
Learn more about us: https://careers.hilti.li/en-li
Learn more about our Global IT Competition here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlv1hDNuVw4
Learn more about our IoT initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esUQ6tdQnls
Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.
