Robert Schneider is an experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong track record of driving security innovation and operational excellence. As the Product Owner of the Security Operations Center (SOC) and CERT Manager at SBB CFF FFS, he leads the strategic development and optimization of mission-critical security services for Switzerland's national railway company.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Product Owner of the Security Operations Center (SOC) and CERT Manager at SBB CFF FFS, Robert is responsible for defining the vision, roadmap, and operational strategy for the organization's security operations and incident response capabilities. In this role, he oversees a team of security analysts and engineers, ensuring the delivery of robust, cost-effective security solutions that protect the railway's critical infrastructure and data assets. Under his leadership, the SOC and CERT have achieved significant improvements in threat detection, incident response times, and overall security posture.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Robert served as a Security Architect at SBB CFF FFS, where he was instrumental in designing and implementing advanced security controls and architectures to safeguard the railway's complex IT environment. Before that, he held the position of Senior Security Architect at Swisscom, Switzerland's leading telecommunications provider, where he played a pivotal role in the company's cybersecurity transformation. Robert's early career included roles as an ICT Security Officer at Swisscom and a Security Consultant at OneConsult GmbH, where he honed his expertise in security strategy, risk management, and security operations.
Academic Background
Robert holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Bern, with a specialization in Information Security. His academic achievements include graduating with distinction and conducting research in the field of secure software development.
Areas of Expertise
- Security operations and incident response
- Security architecture and engineering
- Threat detection and intelligence
- Security automation and orchestration
- Compliance and regulatory requirements
- Cybersecurity strategy and risk management
- Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration
Professional Impact
As a respected thought leader in the Swiss cybersecurity community, Robert has contributed to industry publications and presented at numerous security conferences, sharing his insights and best practices. Under his leadership, the SBB CFF FFS SOC and CERT have achieved industry-leading performance metrics, including a 25% reduction in incident response times and a 35% increase in threat detection accuracy.
Conclusion
With his deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and exceptional leadership skills, Robert Schneider is well-positioned to drive the continued evolution of SBB CFF FFS's security operations and incident response capabilities, ensuring the safety and resilience of Switzerland's critical railway infrastructure.
