Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 57'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 54'953 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 54'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 59'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 63'062 |
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Swiss professionsIT & Computing
ICT-Sicherheitsbeauftragte/r
You protect companies from digital threats.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
ICT-Sicherheitsbeauftragte/r develop strategies and monitor risks to protect digital systems from attacks.
In an increasingly connected world, you are the first line of defence against digital attacks. You systematically analyse vulnerabilities, develop comprehensive protection plans, and train staff. Your daily goal is to safeguard sensitive data and keep the IT infrastructure stable. You combine technical expertise with strategic thinking to guide companies safely into the digital future.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryIT: Informatics & Mediamatics
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Night Security Officer. Based on 128 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-14% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 53'536 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 54'293 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 60'000 | 55 |
| Geneva | CHF 55'440 | 23 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 60'000 | 15 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 59'000 | 73 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 57'590 | 17 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 54'000 | 5 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 52'400 | 12 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 ICT-Sicherheitsbeauftragte
Official education path
You enter this field through further training or a relevant IT degree.
Typical training path
ICT-Sicherheitsbeauftragte
Prerequisites
- Hochschulabschluss
Requirements
- Handling complexity
- Abstract thinking
- Communication skills
- Self-management
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter directly if you already have solid IT knowledge and certifications.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Clear communication
- Calm action
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in front of several screens and constantly check alerts from monitoring systems. If you spot a suspicious access, you activate escalation procedures immediately. You then coordinate the next steps with the IT team.
- You systematically identify vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure.
- You constantly assess the current threat level for the company.
- You develop comprehensive security strategies to protect sensitive data.
- You implement technical and organisational measures directly.
- You continuously monitor the effectiveness of existing safeguards.
- You check compliance with internal guidelines and external laws.
- You report security incidents immediately to the responsible manager.
- You support external auditors during their reviews.
Working conditions
You usually work in the IT departments of companies, government offices, or service providers. Your workplace is a modern office with access to complex network and security systems.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Clear communication
- Calm action
Trade-offs
- Constant vigilance
- High responsibility
- Conflict management
- Documentation effort
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