Network & Automation Engineer / Architect (m/f/d)

For our client, we are looking for an experienced Network & Automation Engineer / Architect (m/f/d) to join a highly skilled infrastructure team.

This role is ideal for a senior Network Engineer who would like to further develop their expertise in network architecture while remaining hands-on. The position combines approximately 70% engineering and 30% architecture responsibilities, offering the opportunity to contribute both strategically and operationally. Location: 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, Higher Technical College) or an 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