Cyber Security Engineer Job Details | Idorsia

Role

Full-time

Permanent

Mid

IT & Infrastructure

Logistics

Allschwil, Basel-Land

100%

Requirements

5+ yrs exp

Bachelor's

EU/EFTA permit

Skills

CVE advisoriesVulnerability managementContinuous improvementLog centralizationAutomationTechnology infrastructureE-Mail SecurityTechnical documentation (English)NetworkCybersecurityOperating Systems (Linux/Unix, Windows)Windows System Administration

Languages

English

Description

The Cyber security Engineer will join the Cybersecurity & AI Services team in a hands-on, deeply technical role focused on the daily operation and administration of our vulnerability management and email security platforms. Additionally, you will support log centralization and security awareness services on a regular basis. Working closely with experienced engineers, you will ensure the reliability, security, and compliance of our cybersecurity infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor vulnerability management and email security platforms on a daily basis, ensuring continuous protection and timely response to threats; support log centralization and security awareness tools as required.
Progressively assume full system administration responsibility for vulnerability management and email security platforms.
Detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents, particularly vulnerability- and email-related events.
Maintain and improve platform configurations, integrations, and automation, with primary ownership of vulnerability management and email security systems.
Maintain clear documentation, procedures, and technical records to support audit readiness.
Collaborate closely with cybersecurity team members and IT colleagues to deliver reliable, compliant, and secure services.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of security processes, tooling, and ways of working.
Stay current on new technologies, CVE advisories, and best practices in vulnerability management and email security.

Requirements

Bachelor-s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a comparable field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
At least five years of hands-on experience in a technical cybersecurity role.
Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, and IT infrastructure; essential for taking ownership of vulnerability management services.
Experience with vulnerability management tools and processes is a strong advantage.
Familiarity with email security platforms, log collection or SIEM tools, and security awareness solutions is beneficial.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proactive, well organized, and motivated to grow into end-to-end platform ownership.
Fluent English, written and spoken.
Penetration testing experience and scripting or development skills are a plus.

Benefits

Development - opportunities to grow, learn, and expand your expertise in a dynamic and international organization
A collaborative culture - a supportive, solution-oriented environment where teamwork, initiative, and new ideas are encouraged
International exposure - work in a truly multicultural setting with colleagues and partners from around the world

Company

Idorsia

Pharmaceuticals

The purpose of Idorsia is to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines to help more patients. To achieve this, we will develop Idorsia into a leading biopharmaceutical company, with a strong scientific core.