Security Operations Engineer

For an important client in the Bellinzona area, we are looking for an hands-on Security Operations Engineer to help safeguard the organization’s digital assets and strengthen overall security posture.This role bridges strategy and execution - ensuring security incidents are detected, analyzed, and resolved quickly and effectively.You’ll own and evolve our Incident Response and Vulnerability Management practices, working closely with IT, DevOps, and the external SOC. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level cybersecurity professional who wants to make a measurable impact today and grow into a future leadership role.Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for escalated incidents from our SOC providerLead analysis, containment, and coordination of response efforts across IT and business unitsDevelop and maintain incident response playbooks, escalation protocols, and communication templatesConduct post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and strengthen defensesCoordinate and manage red-teaming activities and offensive testing (simulated attacks, penetration tests), including planning, scoping and running exercises with internal teams and third-party providersOperate and/or coordinate the use of offensive/assessment tools (for example Pentera, PingCastle, Purple Knight, and similar) and translate test findings into prioritized, actionable remediation plansBuild and maintain a centralized vulnerability inventory across infrastructure, applications, and endpointsCollaborate with IT and development teams to define risk-based remediation plans and track progressExecute and support patching, hardening, and remediation activitiesCollaborate closely with the Identity team to ensure identity and access controls are secure, aligned with remediation plans, and tested as part of incident response and red-team exercisesDeploy, configure, and fine-tune security tools (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners) for maximum effectivenessContinuously monitor and improve the performance of deployed controlsPartner with DevOps to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practicesWork with risk, compliance, and governance teams to support audits and regulatory needsEnsure alignment with service owners who will execute the remediation while providing guidance and verification of completionContribute to security awareness by sharing best practices and incident insights with colleagues Profile Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or vulnerability managementSolid technical knowledge of operating systems, networks, cloud platforms, and endpoint securityHands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management toolsFamiliarity with common attack vectors, malware behavior, and threat actor tactics (MITRE ATT&CK is a plus)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills BenefitsFull-time permanent contractContact informationSubmit your application online JN -092025-863609About UsAdecco is the market leader for staffing solutions in Switzerland and worldwide. Every day, our teams in our 50 locations throughout Switzerland ensure the best match between candidates and clients in various professional fields and industries. Adecco Switzerland is part of the Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We believe in making the future work for everyone, and every day enable more than 3.5 million careers. We skill, develop, and hire talent in 60 countries, enabling organisations to embrace the future of work. As a Fortune Global 500 company, we lead by example, creating shared value that fuels economies and builds better societies. Our culture of inclusivity, entrepreneurship and teamwork empowers our 30,000 employees. We are proud to have been consistently ranked one of the 'World's Best Workplaces' by Great Place to Work®. The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN). The Group is powered by three global business units: Adecco, Talent Solutions and Modis.