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The IT Security ArchitectispartoftheIT Enterprise Architecture (EA) team and isresponsibleforensuringthesecurityofSonova’sapplicationlandscape The roleensuresthatnew and existingapplicationsmeetinformationsecurityrequirements and thatrisksareproperlyidentified, documented, and managedaccordingtoSonova’ssecuritystandards and regulatoryexpectations
The positionfocuses on assessingapplications, identifyingsecurity design gaps, and recommendingarchitecturalcontrolsalignedwithenterprisearchitectureprinciples and securitydirectives
More about the role :
Drive the evolution of enterprise security architecture in alignment with EA principles and security standards.
Perform security assessments for new applications, major changes, and vendors (including custom and SaaS solutions).
Review security documentation (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, pen-test reports, architecture diagrams) and assess risks.
Identify security gaps and recommend risk-based remediation and security-by-design controls.
Document recommendations and support the risk management process, escalating issues when required.
Contribute to the Enterprise Architecture Review Board with security recommendations.
Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams (Security, Legal, Data Privacy, IT Infrastructure, SecOps).
Support continuous improvement of security assessment processes and provide insights on risk trends and compliance.
More about you :
10+ years of IT experience, including security architecture or security engineering in enterprise environments.
Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business IT, or equivalent experience.
Security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM) or equivalent professional experience.
Strong knowledge of security architecture, risk and compliance alignment, and audit-ready controls.
Broad understanding of application and integration security (IAM/PAM, cloud, data, network security, logging/monitoring, vulnerability management).
Experience reviewing technical security documentation and performing vendor or third-party security assessments.
Strategic thinkeraligningbusiness, risk, and securityarchitecture
Strong communicatorsimplifyingcomplexsecuritytopics
Pragmatic and solution-orientedapproach
Collaborative leadership in matrixenvironments
Continuouslearningmindset
Professional proficiency in English.
More about what we offer :
As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.
Around 25% of the world’s population is living with hearing loss. At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and lives a life without limitations. From personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to audiological care services, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Our product brands – Phonak, Unitron, Sennheiser (under license), and Advanced Bionics – create compelling new products to offer the optimal solution for an ever growing consumer base through our globally diversified sales and distribution channels, including our well established global audiological care business. With a presence in over 100 countries and more than 19,000 employees, we leverage our global infrastructure and local roots. We aim for an inclusive work environment and culture that fosters a good balance of family and work-life for everyone. Our workforce is made up of 110 nationalities across 4 generations.
In 2006, Sonova founded the non-profit Hear the World Foundation, which seeks to give children living with hearing loss access to audiological care in low- to middle-income countries.
