Cybersecurity careers

Cybersecurity specialist career paths

At Zühlke we used the term ‘security engineer’ for the roles commonly associated with the words penetration tester, cybersecurity specialist or cybersecurity analyst.  

As a Zühlke security engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing the security of our clients' digital assets on a daily basis. You'll relish being a curious explorer, unearthing vulnerabilities, and seeking to fortify our clients' defences, shielding their valuable personal, financial, and sensitive information from the relentless threats of viruses and cyberattacks.  

If the prospect of engaging in these technical challenges excites you, our team is the perfect match for your aspirations. You'll thrive in an environment where terms like XSS, injections, and buffer overflows are not just jargon but opportunities to excel. Additionally, you will delve into areas such as DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Web Security, Bug Hunting, and conducting individual Security Assessments, all of which will be integral to your role as a Security Engineer.  

You’ll also need to be someone who enjoys variety and welcomes new challenges. Our projects are as diverse as the unique security challenges our clients encounter, and we actively seek to broaden our professional horizons. This commitment to constant development means you'll have the chance to grow in your field, either by becoming an expert in your domain or by honing your leadership and consulting skills to assume greater responsibilities within your projects.  

If this description aligns with your vision of a fulfilling and rewarding career, then you've found your perfect fit at Zühlke.

Cybersecurity consultant careers

For people who want more face-time with customers, cybersecurity consulting offers a different route.

As a cybersecurity consultant at Zühlke, your role goes beyond traditional cybersecurity practices. You'll become a strategic partner for our clients, working hand in hand to safeguard their digital products, organisational structures, and processes. This multifaceted role involves a spectrum of responsibilities, including assessing their current security posture, pinpointing vulnerabilities and risks, and developing a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen their operations.  

This is not just a job; it's a passion for cybersecurity. You'll be at the forefront of addressing critical security issues, engaging in challenging conversations, and making a transformative impact. Your ability to strike a delicate balance between security, business objectives, and usability is a testament to your expertise.  

Your role as a Security Consultant at Zühlke will require a strategic and solution-oriented approach. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders and leverage a strategic partner network to tackle security concerns from various angles. Your expertise will encompass areas such as strategy consulting, secure design principles, web security, network security, data protection, and privacy. 

As a coach and leader, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and mentoring your colleagues. You will hold a central position in projects, offering competent advice on a wide array of information and IT security issues. Even in the face of adversity, you'll maintain a level-headed demeanour and cultivate the trust of stakeholders at all levels, from developers to C-level executives. 

If you're driven by a passion for cybersecurity, thrive on strategic problem-solving, and are eager to engage with clients to enhance their security posture, then the role of a Security Consultant at Zühlke is your ideal career path.

Cybersecurity architect careers

If your expertise lies in high-level systems thinking, focusing on crafting strategic security solutions, then the role of a cybersecurity architect may be your ideal fit within our department.  

At Zühlke, as a cybersecurity architect, you will hold a critical role in crafting and implementing comprehensive security IT infrastructures at the enterprise level. Your responsibilities extend to addressing the broad spectrum of security impacts, threats, and vulnerabilities while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. 

The coding aspect of your role will vary depending on project requirements and personal preferences, but the heart of your work lies in collaborating with technical teams, creating blueprints for robust security frameworks, and bringing these solutions to life.  

A fascination with emerging technologies is a fundamental aspect of this role. You'll dive deep into cutting-edge technologies, meticulously evaluating their security properties and implications. Your work will be at the forefront of technological advancements, making a real impact on the future of cybersecurity.  

Being a cybersecurity architect means being strategy and solution-oriented. You will be adept at navigating security impacts, threats, and vulnerabilities across diverse audiences. This means you’ll need a strong affinity for various facets of cybersecurity, including security architectures, design principles, security patterns, and threat modelling. 

As a coach and leader, you'll serve as a role model and mentor to your peers. Your leadership and consulting skills will empower you to independently navigate and succeed in complex client engagements. Your pivotal role in projects will involve providing guidance on a wide array of information and IT security topics. 

If you're passionate about shaping secure foundations for the future of businesses and relish the opportunity to influence the cybersecurity landscape with your expertise, the role of a Security Architect at Zühlke awaits you.

A career of your own

Zühlke supports your career path even if it's the most unconventional one. 

Our people have a variety of opportunities to grow their careers vertically into leadership positions or horizontally by broadening their fields of expertise and skillsets. You can even pivot to any other job family available at Zühlke, like Business Consulting or Software Engineering. 

How your cybersecurity career path advances is up to you. We’ll give you every opportunity to learn along the way.