Application Architect (f/m/x)

Introduction
In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world.​ Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Architect in IBM Consulting, you’ll serve as a leader in defining solutions for clients. You’ll be the advocate for the client while guiding the technical team to implementation.

You’ll collaborate with client stakeholders and internal partners to understand the business problem and requirements, constraints of the system to facilitate, iterate and document the design and adoption of a hybrid cloud model.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Strategic Advisory for Integrated Solutions: You will act as a trusted advisor aligned to industry trends that develops the framework and integrated solutions that meet the customer’s business needs.
• Collaborative POC Execution and Solution Development: Collaborate with members of the client and IBMers team to define and execute proofs of concept and minimum viable solutions.
• Hands-On Solutions Architecture Ownership: Own the solutions architecture plan while being a “hands-on” builder in a client-facing engagement.
• Entrepreneurial Innovation for Client Success: Champion an entrepreneurial mindset and deliver unique value by leveraging industry and technology expertise to drive innovative strategies to accelerate clients’ success

What we offer:

• Individual career path
• Access to countless trainings and certification offerings
• A knowledge sharing culture
• An environment where you are actively contributing your ideas
• The possibility to work in projects in one of the largest IT companies

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus
• Extensive experience in cybersecurity architecture, IT infrastructure, or a related field.
• Experience managing large-scale projects, particularly in government, defense, or highly regulated industries are a plus.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., HERMES, PRINCE2, or PMP) and experience managing cross-functional teams and international stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS and hands-on experience with security tools, technologies, and infrastructure, including SOC, CERT, and CEA operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Swiss or EU nationality/ Valid Work permit
• Fluent in German and English

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
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Key Job Details
Role:Application Architect (f/m/x) Location:Zurich, CH Category:Software Engineering Employment Type:Full-Time Travel Required:No Travel Contract Type:Regular Company:(1459) IBM Client Innovation Center Switzerland GmbH Req ID:729895BR