IT Security Engineer

Company Description

For 20 years, Talan has advised major companies and administrations, supported them, and implemented their transformation and innovation projects. The Group places innovation at the heart of its development and operates in areas related to technological changes, such as Big Data, IoT, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence. 

Present on 21 countries Talan has been operating for 20 years, advising major companies in Finance, Insurance, Telecommunications, Services, Distribution, Public Sector. Our consultants are agile and pragmatic. We combine together consulting services, technological expertise and a capacity to deliver and deploy projects.  

We do everything possible to ensure that our employees can thrive and grow at Talan. As a result, we have received the “Great Place to Work” certification, which recognizes compagnies where it feels good to work. 

Present in Geneva and Lausanne, Talan Switzerland now has nearly 150 employees. Initially focuse in the financial sector, Talan has developed in recent years in the watchmaking, insurance, media and services sectors. 

Job Description

• Security Technology Implementation: Deploy security solutions for in-house application development;
• Collaboration with IT and Business Teams: Integrate security principles into infrastructure and application design, ensuring “security by design and by default” for each project;
• Network Security Enhancement: Maintain and strengthen network security controls, including firewall policies, network segmentation, encryption standards, and multi-factor authentication configurations;
• Selection and Implementation of Security Tools: Assess, select, and deploy security tools that align with the organization’s context and requirements;
• Technology Watch: Stay current with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices;
• Cyber Threat Monitoring: Continuously adapt response protocols to address emerging security risks;
• Incident Monitoring and Response: Track security alerts, investigate incidents, and respond proactively to threats;
• Forensic Analysis and Incident Management: Conduct forensic analysis and identify root causes;
• Vulnerability Management: Analyze identified vulnerabilities and develop effective remediation plans;
• Risk Mitigation and Advisory: Provide recommendations to mitigate risks and lead initiatives to close identified security gaps;
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to organizational security policies and regulatory requirements;
• Documentation: Develop and maintain security documentation.

Qualifications

• Firewall Management: Advanced expertise in firewall configuration and management;
• Reverse Proxy: Strong understanding of setup and optimization;
• Mail Gateway: Hands-on experience with secure mail gateway configuration;
• Vulnerability Assessment: Expert level in identifying and mitigating risks;
• Patching: Proven experience ensuring consistent and effective system updates;
• System Hardening: Strong skills in system hardening and securing configurations;
• Observability: Comprehensive system insight capabilities;
• Monitoring: Proficiency in managing system alerts effectively;
• Network Routing: Solid knowledge and competency in network routing principles.
• Languages: Fluent in French and English;
• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience;
• Engaged and Proactive Mindset: Ability to anticipate and act to enhance security;
• Team Player: Capable of working collaboratively with various stakeholders;
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey complex information;
• Adaptability: High flexibility to adapt to evolving environments;
• Banking Experience: Experience in a banking environment is a strong asset.

Additional Information

Resident in Switzerland