Helping to shape Switzerland

Innovation Fellow Full-Stack Software Engineer

National Cyber Security Centre NCSC

Bern, Switzerland (and working from home) | 80-100%

Starting date: 01.09.2026

Type of employment: temporary

for 12 month

Reference no.: 505-17479

Place of work: Schwarztorstrasse 59, 3007 Bern

This is how you can contribute

Design a Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) - oriented platform that ensures the interoperability of various tools (ticketing system, databases, artefacts, etc.) with the aim of ensuring systematic, cross-team analysis of cyberincidents over time
Analyse the existing technical system landscape in the area of incident management at the NCSC
Formulate hypotheses in collaboration with stakeholders for the requirements of an interoperable appllication
Develop software and publish it as an open source solution, as well as promote it as a model for international CERTs

This makes you unique

A university degree in computer science or information security
Very good knowledge of the Linux/Unix operating system and three scripting or programming languages (e.g. Python3, Go, C++, PHP)
Proven experience in the architecture and integration of interoperable IT/security platforms
Solid stakeholder management skills with a focus on early involvement and solution-oriented collaboration
Good knowledge of at least one official Swiss language and English

In a nutshell

As an Innovation Fellow, you will spend a year driving forward a key challenge facing the Federal Administration and independently developing new approaches for more efficient services. You will work on issues with a direct impact, use your tact and sensitivity in dealing with stakeholders, and at the same time benefit from interesting conditions, valuable contacts and real opportunities to shape the future. Find out more about the project Swiss Army Knife for CERTs and the benefits of the programme on the website.

Starting date: 01.09.2026

Type of employment: temporary

for 12 month

Reference no.: 505-17479

Place of work: Schwarztorstrasse 59, 3007 Bern

Questions about the position

Monica Ratte Co-head GovCERT
+41 58 46 71110
Send message

Questions about applying

Barbara Aeschbacher Human Resources Manager
+41 58 46 33157
Send message

Apply now

Questions about the position

Monica Ratte

Co-head GovCERT

+41 58 46 71110

Send message

Questions about applying

Barbara Aeschbacher

Human Resources Manager

+41 58 46 33157

Send message

In a nutshell

Your commitment to cyber security in Switzerland

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the federal government's centre of expertise for matters of cyber security and the first point of contact for businesses, public authorities, educational institutions and the public on cyber-related issues.

The NCSC raises awareness and alerts the public and public authorities to cyberthreats and cyberattacks. It processes reports on incidents and threats in cyberspace, and provides technical analysis to help operators of critical infrastructure, in particular, respond to cyberattacks. The NCSC also makes recommendations on measures to counter cyber incidents and address vulnerabilities.

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