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IT Security Architect / Manager
Oberkirch LU, Schweiz
Schweiz
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Network Management and SecuritySkills
InnovationAmazon Web ServicesAutomatisierungAutomobilindustrieMicrosoft AzureCisco Certified Network AssociateCloud ComputingCloud-SicherheitInformationssicherheitBeratungDatenbank-SicherheitFührungskompetenzIdentitätsmanagementProzessdesignReverse-ProxySiemVulnerability ManagementAluminiumSensorikPalo Alto NetworksAnalyse der Schwachstellen
11/2021 – Present | MDAX-listed Food & Agriculture Group (Germany)
Team Lead Technical Security & Lead IT Security Architect (via consulting engagement)
01/2021 – 10/2021 | Global Consulting Firm (Switzerland)
Senior Cyber Security Consultant
10/2015 – 11/2020 | Global Consulting & Technology Firm (Switzerland)
Cybersecurity & Cloud Security Consultant (01/2018 – 11/2020)
IT Security Analyst (10/2015 – 12/2017)
Key Client Engagements:
Team Lead Technical Security & Lead IT Security Architect (via consulting engagement)
- Since 04/2024: People Manager for the client’s central IT Security Team (11 experts: 8 internal, 3 external)
- Hiring, coaching, and leading a high-performing team
- Completed corporate leadership training (9 full days) on leadership styles, feedback culture, conflict resolution, and strategic team development
- Implemented leadership practices: regular 1:1s, OKR-based goal setting, and strength-oriented delegation
- Strategic and operational lead for the client’s IT security across all business units and cloud environments (Azure & GCP)
- Designed and executed group-wide IT Security Strategy based on Zero Trust principles
- Drove SOC transformation: integrated Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), NDR sensors, and GCP Security Command Center; managed provider reassessment process
- Implemented and expanded Microsoft Defender XDR stack (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, Cloud Apps incl. Reverse Proxy & Conditional Access)
- Initiated large-scale OS hardening program to enable EDR rollout and improve ransomware resilience
- Architectural lead for cloud security: developed an Azure WAF framework; introduced firewall-less architecture in GCP
- Managed strategic technology partners and service providers, ensuring alignment and long-term value
- Fostered security-first mindset via new collaboration formats (“Walk & Talk”, IAM Jour Fixe, cross-functional workshops)
- Launched a Cloud Education Program: workshops, bootcamps, vendor-hosted architecture sessions, innovation days, and hackathons
- Rolled out security awareness campaigns via automation and phishing simulations
01/2021 – 10/2021 | Global Consulting Firm (Switzerland)
Senior Cyber Security Consultant
- Advised a global insurance provider on CASB transformation: strategy, requirements, vendor assessment
- Supported a UK-based industrial client on Zero Trust & OT security (zoning, microsegmentation, IDS/IPS, NGFWs)
10/2015 – 11/2020 | Global Consulting & Technology Firm (Switzerland)
Cybersecurity & Cloud Security Consultant (01/2018 – 11/2020)
IT Security Analyst (10/2015 – 12/2017)
Key Client Engagements:
- German Automotive Supplier: SOC target architecture design; SIEM rollout; IR process design; Zero Trust (microsegmentation, firewall re-architecture, security zoning)
- Swiss Bank: Cloud security specialist for AWS pilot (IAM, firewalling, vulnerability management, vendor tools); acted as AWS SPOC
- Automotive Big Data Project: Implemented HIDS; integrated Hadoop logs into SIEM; developed detection use cases
- International Aluminium Producer: IT security audit & compliance review; maturity assessment; risk mitigation roadmap
- Swiss Energy Provider: Critical application assessments & remediation measures
- Additional Role: Career Counsellor for two junior consultants (mentorship, feedback, promotion support)
Sprachen
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Zertifikate
AWS Solutions Architect
Zürich2017
Cisco Certified Network Associate
ITS Stuttgart2011