LAN/WAN Network Engineer

LAN/WAN Network EngineerLocation: SwitzerlandWe 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 environments • Conducting evaluations and homologation for the procurement of suitable network components for the three (3) production stages: test, integration, and production (FAT/SAT tests) • Testing software and patches for release management in the three (3) production stages: test, integration, and production (FAT/SAT tests) • Ensuring the availability of IT services in the test, integration, and production environments • Maintaining and managing the operational and management software, firmware, and drivers of the assigned IT service • Assessing security threats and the effectiveness of necessary security measures • Initiating, if necessary, appropriate measures to ensure security • Training employees on specialist topics • Advising and supporting developers and users at the point of use • Consulting and Solving complex problems in the field • Creating, revising, and adapting specifications, test documents, checklists, operational concepts, operating manuals, and user guides • Developing technical layouts and specifications as a basis for implementation • Planning and maintaining documentation systems such as IPAM (IP address management) and RMDB (Resource Management Database) • Maintaining existing system documentation • Rolling systems into production • Creating, submitting (change management), and implementing approved change requests• Providing remote support for on-site installation and commissioning (installation is performed by a third party) • Performing 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 (VBS). • Service operation of systems, testing and release of installations (SAT tests) • Monitoring of network management systems • Configuration and management of the assigned IT service • Verification and optimization of the system performance of the assigned IT service • Analysis, documentation, and resolution of events, incidents, and problems • Leading task forces and working groups to resolve incidents and problems • Analysis of the existing environment for improvement potential, as well as development and implementation of 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 personnelWork LocationThis requires work at customer premises in Bern (main), Dübendorf.Remote work is not possible.Prerequisites• German language B2 level Certifications • 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