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Security Architect

IT & Technology

As a Security Architect, you design the overarching security concept of an organization: you define architectural principles, select protection technologies and ensure that networks, cloud and applications are built securely from the ground up. You translate threat analyses and compliance requirements such as ISO 27001 into concrete technical specifications for development and operations teams. Unlike in operational monitoring, you work strategically and long-term and advise management on major technology decisions.

Entry
~CHF 110'000
CHF 9'167/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 150'000
CHF 12'500/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 195'000
CHF 16'250/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration72 months

Your path to Security Architect

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS
Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years
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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 110'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics7/10
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🔬 Science6/10
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💻 IT9/10
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🔧 Manual1/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity6/10
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🤝 Social Contact6/10
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💪 Physical Demands1/10
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📈 Career Growth6/10
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🔮 Future Outlook8/10
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🔥 Demand (current)9/10
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AI Risk3/10
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