Datacenter Network Engineer

We are recruiting for a global technology and IT services company that offers a diverse range of digital solutions and consulting services to clients across various industries. Operating in over 90 countries, it's focusing on technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud services, and more. Responsibilities • Creation of solution architectures and concepts  • Creation of high-level, detailed, test, and integration concepts  • Setup and execution of Proofs of Concept (PoCs) in the lab and integration environment.  • Conducting evaluations and homologation for procurement  • Leading task forces and working groups to resolve incidents and problems  • Analyzing the existing environment for improvement potential and developing and implementing improvement concepts  • Working during maintenance windows and on weekends  • On-call availability  • First and second level support for IT infrastructure services  • Ensuring service transition and service operation for the benefit of the operational organization, which cannot be covered by internal personnel. Datacenter Network Engineer  • Creation of solution architectures and concepts  • Creation of high-level, detailed, test, and integration concepts  • Setup and execution of PoCs in the lab and integration environment for suitable network components across the three production stages: test, integration, and production (FAT/SAT tests).  • Testing software and patches for release management across the three production levels: test, integration, and production (FAT/SAT testing).  • Ensuring the availability of IT services in test, integration, and production environments.  • Keeping the operational and management software, firmware, and drivers of the assigned IT service up to date.  • Assessing security threats and the effectiveness of assigned network components across the three production levels: test, integration, and production (FAT/SAT testing).  • Testing software and patches for release management across the three production levels: test, integration, and production (FAT/SAT testing).  • Ensuring the availability of IT services in test, integration, and production environments.  • Keeping the operational and management software, firmware, and drivers of the assigned IT service up to date.  • Assessing security threats and the effectiveness of necessary security measures.  • Initiation, if necessary, of appropriate measures to ensure security.  • Training of employees on specialist topics.  • Consulting and support for the client's developers and users.  • Consulting and resolution of complex problems in the specialist field.  • Creation, revision, and adaptation of specifications, test documents, checklists, operational concepts, operating manuals, and user guides.  • Development of technical layouts and specifications as a basis for implementation.  • Planning and maintenance of documentation systems such as IPAM (IP address management) and RMDB (Resource Management Database).  • Maintenance of existing system documentation.  • Rollout of systems into production.  • Creation, submission (change management), and implementation of approved change requests.• Remote support for on-site installation and commissioning (installation is performed by a third party).  • Performance of operational tasks for LAN/WAN network services to ensure the operational readiness of the armed forces and the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS).  • System operation service.  • Testing and releasing installations (SAT tests).  • Monitoring of network management systems.  • Configuration and management of the assigned IT service.  • Reviewing and optimizing the system performance of the assigned IT service.  • Analyzing, documenting, and resolving events, incidents, and problems.  • Leading task forces and working groups to resolve incidents and problems.  • Analyzing the existing environment for improvement potential and developing and implementing improvement concepts.  • Working during maintenance windows and on weekends.  • On-call availability.  • First and second level support for IT infrastructure services.  • Ensuring service transition and service operation for the benefit of the operational organization, which cannot be covered by internal personnel. Work Location This requires work at customer premises in Bern (main), Dübendorf. Remote work is not possible. Prerequisites • German language B2 level  • Security Clearance as per PSPV ) • Work permit for Switzerland • Swiss residence Datacenter Network Engineer  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP): Routing and Switching and/or Security and/or Service Provider and/or Wireless or  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE): Routing and Switching and/or Security and/or Service Provider and/or Wireless or proof of equivalent certification