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Maximilian GussetMG

Maximilian Gusset

Cyber Security Specialist

On-demand
Zurich, CH
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Maximilian

I build systems that assume they are already under attack.

Cybersecurity is no longer about reacting — it is about anticipating, simulating, and outmaneuvering adversaries.
I specialize in:

Offensive security architectures
Hybrid cloud attack surface modeling
Zero Trust enforcement in complex environments
AI-driven adversary simulation and detection
I have designed and deployed security solutions across global infrastructures — from SOC transformation and SIEM rollouts to PKI-based identity systems and mission-critical environments.

My current doctoral research focuses on Offensive AI and zero-day threat simulation, where intelligent systems emulate attackers to expose vulnerabilities before real adversaries do.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Zurich (up to 50km)

Experience

  • RHEINMETALL DEFENSE– NATO Defense Sector
    RHEINMETALL DEFENSE– NATO Defense Sector
    DEFENSE AND MILITARY
    April 2025 - Today (1 year and 2 months)
    Zurich, Switzerland
    Threat Modeling Defense-in-Depth Cyber Operations Security Architecture SOC / XDR Operations Incident Response Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Automation Risk Assessment Secure Systems Engineering Penetration Testing Cyber Defense Strategy, Security Architecture and Engineering
  • KYNDRYL
    Cyber Security Architect
    DEFENSE AND MILITARY
    October 2019 - March 2025 (5 years and 5 months)
    Zurich, Switzerland
    • Designed Zero Trust strategies and architecture including development of security concepts, directives, guidelines
    • Provided consulting in connection with security incidents of information security measures
    • Provided improvement of business continuity management and resiliency, including periodic BC/DR tests
    • Planned and conducted of risk-oriented security audits such as vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
    • Contributed expertise to further development of Security Operation Center (SOC), monitoring, identification and handling of vulnerabilities and execution of incident response exercises (War Room Exercises)
    • Applied leading theories and concepts to development, maintenance, and implementation of information security standards, procedures, and guidelines
    • Performed risk and vulnerability assessments and provided results and recommendations to senior management
    • Validated and verified system security requirements definitions and analyzed system security designs
    • Planned and oversaw configuration changes for security infrastructure platforms
    • Provided consultation and technical services on all aspects of information security
    • Performed and reviewed technical security assessments to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance and recommend mitigation strategies
    • Provided technical leadership focused on Information Security
    • Conducted security audits
    • Managed data center system upgrade delivering better reliability and security for server hosting and enterprise applications
    • Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans
    • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures
    • Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure
    Cyber Architecture IT-Security IT Architecture
  • White & Case LLP
    Chief Information Security Officer
    January 2014 - August 2019 (5 years and 7 months)
    • Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance
    • Oversaw safety of assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems
    • Researched, reviewed and recommended equipment, materials and supplies to prepare and maintain security expenses within approved budget
    • Coordinated emergency evacuation drills and exercises and developed and improved emergency procedures
    • Established measures, metrics, thresholds and targets to drive performance in alignment with security and other business strategies
    • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities
    • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures
    • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures
    • Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure
    • Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.

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Education

  • Master of Philosophy
    Capitol Technology University
    Master of Philosophy
  • Bachelor of Science
    Kalaidos University
    Bachelor of Science

Certifications

  • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
    ISC2
    2020
  • CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional Certification
    ISC2
    2022

Skill set

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