Network Engineer

Our client is a Geneva-based private bank, specialized in wealth management and commodity trade finance. With an international footprint (Europe, Middle East, Asia), it offers a stable, agile, and client-focused working environment.

About the role:

As an experienced Network Engineer, the role involves supporting and evolving a secure and highly available IT infrastructure, essential to the banks operations in wealth management and trade finance.

Key Responsibilties:

• Manage, maintain, and optimize the banks network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, proxy).
• Monitor network performance, ensure uptime, and proactively resolve potential issues.
• Implement and support secure connectivity between international offices and third parties.
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity and IT operations teams to align with regulatory and security standards.
• Document network designs, configurations, and maintenance procedures.
• Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning related to network infrastructure.
• Provide level 2/3 support and participate in on-call rotations when needed.

Profile and qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar infrastructure role, ideally within the banking or financial services sector.
• Solid expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
• Practical experience with network technologies such as Cisco, Fortinet, and/or Palo Alto.
• Strong command of network security principles, including segmentation, firewall configuration, and access control.
• Proficient in implementing and managing VPNs, proxy servers, load balancers, and remote access infrastructure.
• Skilled in using monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., PRTG, Wireshark) for performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Bilingual in French and English (oral and written).
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

A plus:

• Cisco CCNA / CCNP certification
• Fortinet NSE 4+
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Knowledge of Swiss banking regulatory and security standards is a distinct advantage