Information Security Manager - Zurich, CH

At Scandit, we develop real-time computer vision solutions for smartphones, wearables and robots that combine modern machine learning approaches with computer vision. To expand our IT team, we are looking for an information security analyst who specializes in information security management and documentation.

You will be working in close collaboration with the Information Security team, the Head of Information Security , and numerous internal and external stakeholders including  the IT and engineering teams, department representatives across the entire company, and our customers and suppliers. You will contribute to all aspects of information security at Scandit, including  the development, maintenance and monitoring of our Information Security Management System (ISMS), continuous improvement in existing business processes and activities through provision of advice and guidance to business functions, the analysis and reporting on the effectiveness of Information Security controls, contributing to awareness activities, and the provision of  guidance and cybersecurity expertise wherever needed.  

What You Will Do

• As Scandit is a dynamic, growing organisation, your duties and contribution will vary over time and you will have plentiful opportunities to lead and manage different tasks and aspects of information security, including:
• Define and ensure security best practices and standards are embedded and followed company-wide
• Plan, develop and maintain a new Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Lead and support the definition and embedding  of security policies and procedures in the ISMS
• Write and assist in the review and approval of security-related documentation
• Work towards and guarantee continued compliance with ISO27001 standards
• Contribute to the dissemination of security documentation and practices
• Support our legal and sales teams in responding to information security requests from prospective customers and information security aspects during contract negotiations
• Develop incident response and disaster recovery plans for business continuity
• Support in the management of risk assessments and threat/vulnerability mitigations
• Make sure always up-to-date security solutions are in place against the latest threats
• Collaborate with IT and others to collect, analyse and report metrics and analysis to monitor security controls’ efficiency and effectiveness
• Take part in discussions with stakeholders and managers about cybersecurity issues, recommendations and plans, as well as any audit support
• Work with IT and business stakeholders to improve security and to formalise  company processes
• Provide reports about security controls, compliance and incidents
• Ensure consistent company-wide compliance with policies and procedures by helping in the planning and consulting of solutions together with the ISSO and other teams
• Help in the creation of cybersecurity awareness and training programs

Who You Are / What You Have

• Minimum 3 years of security-related work experience
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of  cybersecurity, risk management and security controls
• Remain up-to-date with the latest information security practices and developments
• Experience in developing and / or maintaining an information security management system (ISMS)
• Experience in writing detailed and sound security policies and procedures

Desirable:

•  Formal information security certifications or qualifications (e.g. BSc or MSc in Information Security, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO27001 Lead Implementer) 

What We Offer

• Work as part of a young and (as of now) small security-focused team
• Flexible working locations and hours
• A helpful and friendly mix of international people to work with across all departments
• Hackathons, Christmas fondue parties, company outings and other regular events
• Competitive salaries and other benefits for all our employees
• Stock option plan to participate in the success of our company

Who We Are

Scandit enables enterprises and consumers to change the way they interact with everyday objects and augment the physical world with real-time data captured by scanning barcodes and recognizing text, objects, and other visual identifiers using smartphones, tablets, wearables, drones and robots.

Scandit’s mobile data capture platform is built on proprietary computer vision, augmented reality, and machine learning technologies. Companies in industries such as retail, transportation & logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare can use Scandit’s technology to create and power mobile apps for crucial enterprise workflows like mobile point of sale, mobile shopping, self-checkout, inventory management, and proof of delivery.

Many of the world’s most innovative and successful companies are benefiting from Scandit’s enterprise-grade mobile data capture platform, including Macy’s, Siemens, NHS, 7-Eleven, DHL, and FedEx. We are partnered with major hardware producers like Apple and Samsung, and independent software vendors like Salsesforce, SAP and Oracle.

Scandit was founded by a group of researchers from ETH Zurich and MIT. The company is headquartered in Zurich and is also represented in Boston, Tampere, London, Warsaw and Tokyo. Over the years, our company has evolved into a world-class team of mobile image processing, computer vision, machine learning and “Internet of Things” experts from around the globe.

Everybody is welcome here - Is a celebrated component of our DNA.At Scandit we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences, and are proud to be a safe space for all.All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability or length of time spent unemployed.

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