Head Cryptographic Services (80-100%)

SIX
Zurich
NEW
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  • 8/14/2025
  • 80 - 100%
  • Position with responsibilities
  • Unlimited employment

SIX is driving the transformation of financial markets, we are at the forefront of innovation and a passionate advocate for FinTech.
With offices in 33 locations, we have stood for innovation and stability on the global financial markets since 2008 but our roots go back to the 1930s. SIX provides technical infrastructure and services to banks and other international financial institutions. We run the stock exchanges in Zurich and Spain, offer global clearing and settlement services, sell financial information around the world and provide secure payment solutions to clients in Switzerland.

Head Cryptographic Services (80-100%)

 Lead Innovation. Deliver Trust. Secure the Future.

Are you looking for a role where your strategic vision can make a tangible impact? Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams, driving secure innovation, and delivering mission-critical services?

Join us as Team Leader for Cryptographic Services — a key leadership role within our Identity and Access Management (IAM) function. You'll shape the future of cryptographic solutions that protect our organization's most valuable assets, from digital identity to sensitive data.

Cryptographic Services is part of our Architecture, Governance & Security organization. We are a dynamic, agile, and high-impact team responsible for delivering enterprise-wide security infrastructure services, including: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Encryption as a Service (EaaS), Location as a Service (LaaS), Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Our mission is simple but powerful: Deliver robust, scalable security solutions that enable digital transformation—safely and securely.

In this role, you'll collaborate with Security Architects, IT Operations, Compliance, and key business stakeholders to build and advance market-leading cryptographic capabilities.

What You Will Do
  • Lead and inspire a team of 9 skilled security professionals
  • Define and execute product vision based on technology trends, user needs, and compliance standards
  • Strategically manage budgets, ensuring cost-efficient resource planning
  • Ensure the reliability, performance, and operational excellence of cryptographic services
  • Drive continuous innovation and elevate the maturity of our cryptographic capabilities
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, with 3+ years background in cryptographic services, information security, or infrastructure engineering
  • Deep expertise in PKI, HSM, encryption technologies, or related security infrastructure
  • Strategic thinker with a track record in optimizing operational processes and budgets
  • Strong, inspirational leader who builds high-trust teams and fosters innovation
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written); German or Spanish is a plus