ICT Security Architect

ICT Security Architect / Zero Trust / Security Architecture / IAM / PAM / 100% / Zurich

Project For a challenging Zero Trust transformation program at a leading Swiss banking client in Zurich, we are seeking an experienced Senior ICT / Security Architect. You will design the future security and IT architecture based on a comprehensive Zero Trust model. This includes analyzing the existing architecture, developing the target architecture, and translating Zero Trust principles into concrete technical architectures, reference models, and actionable roadmaps. Start ASAP for 6 months at 100%.

Tasks:

• Analysis of the existing security and IT architecture, and derivation of the required capabilities, technical enablers, and dependencies.
• Prioritization and implementation of specific Zero Trust use cases, as well as development of reference architectures, security guardrails, and technical roadmaps.
• Conceptualization and support of MVPs and pilots for validation and scaling of the target architecture
• Management and coordination of architecture work with Enterprise Architecture, CIO organization, Security, Infrastructure, Engineering and application teams.

Requirements:

• Several years of experience as a Security / Cyber Security / ICT / Enterprise Architect
• Experience with Zero Trust and ideally NIST/SP 800-207
• Breite Security-Expertise in IAM/PAM, Network/Segmentation, Cloud, Application und Data Security
• Experience in large, regulated environments, ideally banking/financial services
• Experience with target and reference architectures, security guardrails, and transformation roadmaps
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills at the enterprise/management level

Languages:

• German: Fluent C1
• English: Fluent C1

Reference number: 925293MH_

t Role: ICT Security Architect (m/f/d)

Region: Zurich and surrounding area

Workload: 100% (Hybrid only within Switzerland)

Start date: November 23, 2026

End date: February 29, 2027

Application deadline: October 19, 2026, 3:00 PM