Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 53'991 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 55'016 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 58'467 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 62'530 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 62'124 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 64'090 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsIT & Computing
ICT-Security-Operations-Manager/in
You protect digital systems from modern cyber threats
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You monitor and optimise ICT security systems, analyse threats and coordinate defence measures for companies.
In a world full of digital risks, you take on a key role in protecting critical infrastructure. You constantly analyse new threats, optimise security systems and coordinate rapid defence measures. Together with internal teams and external experts, you ensure that data and networks remain stable and trustworthy at all times.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryIT: Informatics & Mediamatics
Swissdoc 0.565.1.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sicherheitskraft. Based on 2,071 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-5% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 60'590 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 56'708 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 56'004 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 57'274 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen | CHF 66'000 | 16 |
| Grisons | CHF 65'534 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 65'000 | 60 |
| Thurgau | CHF 63'000 | 12 |
| Schwyz | CHF 61'800 | 13 |
| Lucerne | CHF 60'809 | 57 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 71'500 | 17 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 70'200 | 14 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 69'650 | 40 |
| Education | CHF 69'600 | 13 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 65'000 | 26 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 62'796 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 ICT-Security-Operations-Manager/in
Official education path
You enter the field through specialised further training and certification courses in IT security.
Typical training path
ICT-Security-Operations-Manager/in
Prerequisites
- Enjoyment of risk management
- Interest in information and its security
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Risk management
- Analytical thinking
- Team coordination
- Technical affinity
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at the monitoring desk and constantly check logs for unusual activity. If you spot anything suspicious, you immediately coordinate the next steps with the relevant specialist teams.
- You analyse security-relevant events and assess their impact on ICT systems.
- You coordinate immediate measures and initiate escalation processes for potential security incidents.
- You develop custom tools to identify network threats more efficiently.
- You evaluate new security systems and integrate them seamlessly into the existing infrastructure.
- You conduct systematic tests and document the effectiveness of the measures taken.
- You investigate criminal activities in the ICT environment and adjust protection strategies accordingly.
Working conditions
You usually work in the ICT departments of companies, government authorities or specialised service providers. Your workplace is typically a modern office with dedicated monitoring centres.
Strengths
- Risk management
- Analytical thinking
- Team coordination
- Technical affinity
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Stressful operational situations
- Continuous training
- Willingness to work shifts
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