Offensive Cyber Security Specialist

As the premier supplier to our international banking client in Basel, Swisslinx are looking for a Offensive Cyber Security Specialist to join its IT Security function., * Perform penetration testing and red-team style assessments across applications, cloud platforms, operating systems, and infrastructure

• Conduct security and compliance reviews of information assets
• Review and create security standards, baselines, and policies aligned with industry best practices
• Enhance manual compliance processes through automation and scripting
• Perform and contribute to risk assessments and assessment methodologies
• Advise stakeholders on controls protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems
• Support enterprise-wide security initiatives and technical security projects
• Produce clear, actionable reports for both technical and senior management audiences, As part of a diverse and experienced team responsible for safeguarding a complex enterprise technology landscape. The role combines deep technical execution with strategic influence, supporting both security operations and long-term governance initiatives.

• Proven experience in an offensive security role in an enterprise level environment e.g. as Offensive Security Engineer, Penetration Tester or Senior Penetration Tester, Red Team Operator or Red Team Engineer, Cyber Security Specialist, Application Security Engineer, or Information Security Engineer etc
• Degree in a relevant field plus an offensive security certification (e.g. OSCP, OSEP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, GXPN, GMOB)
• Strong experience in penetration testing and offensive security across cloud, applications, OS, and infrastructure
• Solid understanding of cyber governance and risk management
• Hands-on experience implementing frameworks such as NIST, CIS, OWASP, or SANS
• Scripting or automation skills (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Autonomous, proactive, and comfortable working in a governance-focused environment
• Fluency in English

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Azure, OpenShift, GitHub, vulnerability scanners, DevOps tools
• Exposure to enterprise collaboration platforms and large corporate environments
• Please note: Interviews are conducted via video call (two stages), however the role is 100% based in Switzerland.

This is an initial 1-year contract with a strong likelihood to extend long-term (up to 5 years), based on project roadmaps, with a start date by May 2026., Our client offers:

• Opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment
• 50% home office
• 20 days per year working remotely from abroad
• Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen

Are you interested in working in an international environment at one of the most important financial institutions worldwide?