Our client, a renowned international company is looking for a Network Architect (60%- 100%) based in Zug, Switzerland. Its a contract role.
Core Responsibilities:
- Requirements Engineering:
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and formalize detailed VLAN and VM requirements. ...
• Translate functional and non-functional needs into technical specifications.
- Network Migration & Integration:
• Migrate VLANs and virtual machines to our new infrastructure.
• Configure and optimize Cisco/Fortinet switches, firewalls, and routing components.
• Validate post-migration connectivity, security, and performance.
- Security & Hardening:
• Implement hardening measures on firewalls and switches.
• Ensure compliance with Siemens-specific security frameworks.
- Access Control:
• Design and implement 802.1X NAC including MAC-based authentication for legacy/non-802.1X devices.
• Enable secure onboarding and dynamic VLAN assignment.
- Monitoring & Logging:
• Architect and deploy centralized monitoring/logging using Zabbix or similar.
• Define KPIs; set up automated network alerts.
- Infrastructure Automation:
• Develop Infrastructure as Code for automated configuration updates.
• Automation via Ansible, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Architecture & Documentation:
• Deliver and document scalable, secure network designs.
• Provide comprehensive documentation (diagrams, standards, manuals). -
Required Technical Expertise:
- Networking:
• Deep Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Fortinet FortiGate experience.
• Advanced VLAN, VRF, trunking, routing, IPSec VPN skills.
• Solid grasp of OSPF, BGP, Layer 2/3 security.
- Security:
• Proven work in firewall/switch hardening, ACLs, and segmentation.
- Access Control:
• Expertise in 802.1X NAC including MAC-based authentication.
- Monitoring:
• Experience with Zabbix or equivalent for KPI monitoring/alerting.
- Automation & IaC:
• Advanced Ansible, YAML, Git, CI/CD experience.
• Python scripting a strong advantage.
- Operating Systems:
• Strong Linux/Windows Server troubleshooting & scripting.
- Architecture & Design:
• Capable of designing secure/scalable networks; thorough HLD/LLD and operational documentation. -
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional communicator.
- Analytical, cool-headed troubleshooting under pressure.
- Able to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
- At least B2-level English (spoken/written). German a plus, but not mandatory.
Its an urgent role and we have a deadline to submit the candidates. So apply soon!
