Working Student Cyber Defence (50%)

Electricity flows with us. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, we do our utmost every day to develop the best solutions for the Swiss electricity grid.

Our Cyber Security Team in Aarau is now looking for a:

Working Student Cyber Defence (50%) - 1358

Participate in the power supply in Switzerland

In this exciting role, you’ll be a member of the Cyber Defense Center, applying your skills and actively contributing ideas for its further development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Cyber Defense Center in operational activities
• Independently carrying out small projects to enhance the Cyber Defense Center
• Staying up to date on the international threat landscape, especially in the energy sector

This is how you make a difference

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a diverse environment and values strong team spirit. You should also bring:

• Ongoing studies in Information Security or Computer Science with a focus on Information Security
• Initial experience in analysing and triaging security incidents, or participation in CTFs (Capture the Flag competitions)
• A passion for tackling challenges and serious problems — with a good sense of humour
• Excellent English skills; German is a plus

What we offer

• Varied and exciting tasks in a company that is unique in Switzerland
• Participation in internal events to expand your network
• Independent and flexible working hours (42 hours/week for a 100% workload)
• 25–30 days of holiday (based on 100% workload), plus company holidays between Christmas and New Year
• A state-of-the-art working environment near Aarau train station
• Opportunities for professional development

About us

The Cyber Security team at Swissgrid monitors the infrastructure of the Swiss electricity grid operator and responds to security incidents. We continuously observe the evolving threat landscape and develop effective countermeasures — it’s part of our daily routine. We are looking forward to your application if you want to help protect IT and OT networks in our Cyber Defense Center and contribute to Switzerland’s energy security.