Network & Automation Engineer / Architect

Job Opportunity: Network & Automation Engineer / Architect (m/f/d)

We are seeking an experienced Network & Automation Engineer / Architect to join a highly skilled infrastructure team for our client. This position is perfect for a senior Network Engineer who aspires to enhance their expertise in network architecture while maintaining a hands-on approach. The role consists of approximately 70% engineering and 30% architecture responsibilities, allowing you to contribute both strategically and operationally.

Location

This position requires you to be onsite 1 day per week in Bern and 2 days per week in Zurich.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and continuously enhance the network architecture and network infrastructure.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize complex enterprise and data center network environments.
• Automate network and infrastructure services using Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Ensure the quality, stability, security, and performance of network services.
• Evaluate, test, and integrate new technologies to support the evolution of the private cloud platform.
• Create and maintain technical concepts, architecture documentation, and operational guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, Development Teams, and Operations Teams to achieve project objectives.

Your Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (ETH, University, University of Applied Sciences, or equivalent qualification with relevant professional experience).
• Alternatively, completed vocational training in IT (EFZ or equivalent) combined with relevant further education and several years of professional experience.
• Several years of experience as a Network Engineer with architecture responsibilities or as a Network Architect in enterprise or data center environments.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing network architectures, network segmentation, and security concepts.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Enterprise networking (Routing, Switching, Multicast, QoS).
  • Routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
  • Cisco Data Center Networking.
  • TCP/IP technologies (IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, NAT).
• Experience working with Linux in infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of networking technologies in virtualization and Kubernetes environments (e.g., Cilium).
• Strong skills in network automation using Ansible, Python, Bash, and Git.
• Experience automating network and infrastructure services.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting complex enterprise networks.
• Experience creating technical concepts and architecture documentation.
• Fluent in German (C1 level) and English.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of SDN, VXLAN, Firewalls, Load Balancing, and Network Security.
• Cisco certification (CCNP or CCIE).
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification.

Personal Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Structured and solution-oriented working style.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Passion for technology and continuous learning.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in shaping architectural decisions while remaining hands-on.

Additional Information

• Workload: 100%
• Location: 1 day per week in Bern with 2 days per week in Zurich.
• Work Model: Hybrid - onsite and home office.
• Start Date: 01.09.2026 or after successful completion of the Swiss Personnel Security Clearance (PSP).
• Contract Duration: Temporary assignment until 30 June 2027 with an option for permanent employment directly with the client.
• Long-term opportunity within a technologically advanced and innovative environment.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.