GovCERT Innovation Fellow

National Cyber Security Centre NCSC, 80-100%, Bern, Switzerland (and working from home)

This Is How You Can Contribute

• Design a Computer Emergency Response Tam (CERT) - oriented platform that ensures the interoperability of various tools (ticketing system, databases, artefacts, etc.) with the aim of ensuring systematic, cross-team analysis of cyberincidents over time
• Analyse the existing technical system landscape in the area of incident management at the NCSC
• Formulate hypotheses in collaboration with stakeholders for the target state of an interoperable appllication
• Develop software and publish it as an open source solution, as well as promote it as a model for international CERTs
  
  

This makes you unique

• A university degree in computer science or information security
• Very good knowledge of the Linux/Unix operating system and three scripting or programming languages (e.g. Python3, Go, C++, PHP)
• Proven experience in the architecture and integration of interoperable IT/security platforms
• Solid stakeholder management with a focus on early involvement and solution-oriented collaboration
• A good command of at least one official Swiss language and English
  
  

In a nutshell

As an Innovation Fellow, you will spend a year driving forward a key challenge facing the Federal Administration and independently developing new approaches for more efficient services. You will work on issues with a direct impact, use your tact and sensitivity in dealing with stakeholders, and at the same time benefit from interesting conditions, valuable contacts and real opportunities to shape the future. Find out more about the project Swiss Army Knife for CERTs and the benefits of the programme on the website.

Your commitment to cyber security in Switzerland

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the federal government's centre of expertise for matters of cyber security and the first point of contact for businesses, public authorities, educational institutions and the public on cyber-related issues.

The NCSC raises awareness and alerts the public and public authorities to cyberthreats and cyberattacks. It processes reports on incidents and threats in cyberspace, and provides technical analysis to help operators of critical infrastructure, in particular, respond to cyberattacks. The NCSC also makes recommendations on measures to counter cyber incidents and address vulnerabilities.

Our Benefits

Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.

Embracing diversity: Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.

Staying healthy at work: We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

Additional Information

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