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Security Engineer

IT & Technology

As a Security Engineer, you implement technical protection measures: You configure firewalls, IAM and encryption, harden servers and integrate security checks directly into build and deployment pipelines (DevSecOps). You automate security controls, close reported vulnerabilities and ensure that the concepts designed by the architect actually work in everyday life. You work closely with development and operations teams and are the practical hand of IT security.

Entry
~CHF 90'000
CHF 7'500/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 118'000
CHF 9'833/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 150'000
CHF 12'500/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration48 months

Your path to Security Engineer

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 90'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics7/10
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🔬 Science6/10
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💻 IT10/10
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🔧 Manual1/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10
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🎨 Creativity6/10
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🤝 Social Contact5/10
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💪 Physical Demands1/10
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📈 Career Growth8/10
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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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