IT Security Engineer

Salary: CHF 95'000 - 120'000 per year

Requirements:

Thorough understanding of modern security principles, Zero Trust concepts, threat detection techniques, and current attack vectors

Proven experience with Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Group Policy Management, Entra ID / Azure AD, Conditional Access, and Identity Protection

Proven experience with Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions, including Microsoft 365 Defender, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Sentinel

Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and administering Microsoft Sentinel in enterprise environments, including workspace setup, data connector onboarding, and cost and retention management

Strong command of Kusto Query Language (KQL) for threat hunting, log analysis, and building complex, multi-table queries

Experience connecting data sources via native and third-party connectors (CEF, Syslog, REST API, and custom parsers), and with ASIM (Advanced Security Information Model) normalization schemas and parser development

Knowledge of cost optimization strategies, including auxiliary log tiers, ingestion-time filtering, and analytics versus basic log strategies

Hands-on experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Cloud, DevOps, Endpoint, etc.) to triage, prioritize, and remediate security findings and misconfigurations surfaced through Microsoft security tooling, including Secure Score, Exposure Score, and Defender for Cloud; experience managing recommendations across identity, cloud, and device workloads through to closure

Experience with vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, exploitation techniques, and remediation processes

Strong automation and scripting skills, including PowerShell and Python, and the ability to build repeatable and scalable security controls

Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex environments

Ability to interface with and earn the trust of stakeholders at all levels of the company

Demonstrated judgment, a sense of urgency, and commitment to high standards of ethics, compliance, customer service, and business integrity

Responsibilities:

Research, design, and implement security solutions for managed components across our on-premises and cloud infrastructure

Ensure security is integrated into the evaluation, selection, deployment, and configuration of hardware, software, and cloud services

Identify and define system security requirements that comply with applicable security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

Develop technical solutions to mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable security processes

Operate and improve the vulnerability management process, including assessing findings, prioritizing them, and coordinating remediation with responsible teams

Collaborate closely with our external Security Operations Center (SOC) to enhance detection use cases, improve runbooks, and optimize incident workflows

Assist in responding to security incidents, penetration tests, red-team exercises, and audits

Analyze infrastructure, cloud, and security logs to identify trends, deviations, and potential security incidents

Support the review and update of cyber security policies, architectures, standards, and guidelines

Act as a Subject Matter Expert within virtual teams such as the CSIRT or Security Team

Take ownership of security-related products and services, such as endpoint and identity security solutions

Prepare clear and concise technical documentation

Technologies:

API

Active Directory

Azure

Cloud

DevOps

Hardware

Support

Microsoft 365

Office 365

PowerShell

Python

REST

Security

More:

As a Security Engineer at LGT Capital Partners, you will work on security across our on-premises and cloud environment. We provide modern working conditions, including work-from-home options, flexible hours, and a home office allowance to help ensure your workspace is equipped with the latest technology. Our diverse culture is founded on mutual respect, teamwork, and appreciation, and we go the extra mile to generate impact. We empower and invest in your professional development.

last updated 46 week of 2026