Network Engineer

About the Position

Network Engineer

Basel, Basel City, Switzerland

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing secure, resilient enterprise network infrastructure. The role ensures reliable connectivity across Data Centres, cloud environments, campus networks, and other technology platforms, supporting business requirements and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Network Design and Architecture: Design and implement enterprise network solutions that meet security, resilience, and operational requirements. Develop and maintain network standards, reference architectures, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Network Infrastructure: Configure, maintain, and support routing, switching, and connectivity services across Data Centre, campus, remote-access, network security, and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Network Security and Segmentation: Implement network segmentation, access controls, and secure connectivity solutions in collaboration with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams.
• Network Operations: Maintain network stability, performance, capacity, and availability. Manage security events, incidents, changes, upgrades, and technology refreshes in accordance with established procedures. Participate in on-call support and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code: Contribute to the development and implementation of network automation and Infrastructure as Code initiatives to streamline provisioning, configuration, and operational processes.
• Projects and Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance on network requirements for projects, platform changes, and new technology implementations. Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to support successful delivery.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work collaboratively with engineers and cross-functional teams, contribute to technical discussions, share knowledge, and support the development of effective network solutions across the organization.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in enterprise network engineering, specifically with Cisco technologies
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security concepts
• Experience with firewalls, load balancing, VPNs, and secure remote access
• Understanding of Data Centre and cloud networking architectures
• Experience with network monitoring, event correlation, and performance analysis
• Knowledge of high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery principles
• Familiarity with network automation, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code
• Understanding of identity-aware access, segmentation, and secure-by-design practices
• Relevant professional networking certifications would be advantageous
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience: Typically, six to ten years of relevant experience, or demonstrable expertise appropriate to the role
• Experience coordinating the work of others or contributing to technical projects is desirable
• Strong understanding of platform reliability, security, resilience, and operational excellence
• Experience participating in incident, problem, change, and lifecycle management
• Ability to document technical solutions and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and relevant industry accreditations
• A collaborative, improvement-focused, and automation-oriented approach to engineering

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

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