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Position OverviewWe are looking for a determined and team-oriented person to join our team as a LAN/WAN Network Engineer (m/f/d)
Job location: Switzerland, Bern
Available Positions: 1 position
Job type: Permanent
Job Ref. Number: LAN-WAN NE 11.25
Description
Project: LAN/WAN Engineer
Start Date: January 1, 2026
End Date: December 31, 2026
Location: Bern (main site), Dübendorf
Workload: Full-time,
On-site Requirement: Yes (remote work not possible)
About The Project
We are seeking experienced LAN/WAN Network Engineers to support the design, implementation, and operation of complex network infrastructures in a highly secure environment.
This project operates within the Swiss Federal Administration, contributing to mission-critical defense and communication networks. It therefore requires exceptional technical expertise, discretion, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Please send your complete application (CV, certifications, references)
Job location: Switzerland, Bern
Available Positions: 1 position
Job type: Permanent
Job Ref. Number: LAN-WAN NE 11.25
Description
Project: LAN/WAN Engineer
Start Date: January 1, 2026
End Date: December 31, 2026
Location: Bern (main site), Dübendorf
Workload: Full-time,
On-site Requirement: Yes (remote work not possible)
About The Project
We are seeking experienced LAN/WAN Network Engineers to support the design, implementation, and operation of complex network infrastructures in a highly secure environment.
This project operates within the Swiss Federal Administration, contributing to mission-critical defense and communication networks. It therefore requires exceptional technical expertise, discretion, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implementation of LAN/WAN network architectures
- Preparation of high-level and detailed designs, test and integration concepts
- Building and execution of Proof of Concepts (PoC) in lab and integration environments
- Execution of FAT/SAT testing (Factory and Site Acceptance Tests)
- Evaluation and homologation of suitable network components
- Release and patch management across test, integration, and production environments
- Ensuring availability and performance optimization of IT network services
- Analysis, documentation, and resolution of incidents, events, and problems
- Leading task forces and working groups for problem resolution and service improvements
- Creation and maintenance of technical documentation, operating manuals, and specifications
- Administration of documentation systems such as IPAM (IP Address Management) and RMDB (Resource Management Database)
- Preparation, submission, and implementation of approved Change Requests
- Monitoring and configuration management of assigned IT network services
- Support of on-site installation and commissioning (performed by a third party)
- Execution of operational network service tasks to maintain system readiness
- Working during maintenance windows and participating in on-call (standby) duty
- Several years of professional experience as a LAN/WAN Network Engineer in enterprise or governmental environments
- Strong knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and monitoring
- Experience in multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, etc.)
- Solid understanding of ITIL processes, change management, and incident management
- Analytical, structured, and proactive working style
- High sense of responsibility and strong teamwork skills
- Willingness to work in a classified and security-sensitive environment
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP): Routing & Switching, Security, Service Provider, or Wireless or
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in one of the above areas or
- Equivalent certification and demonstrable experience
- Language: German level B2 (minimum)
- Security clearance: according to PSPV (https://www.fedlex.admin.ch/eli/cc/2011/155/de)
- Valid Swiss work permit and residence (mandatory)
- References: Minimum of 2 professional references (not older than 5 years)
- Participation in a large-scale, security-relevant national infrastructure project
- Work with highly skilled engineering and architecture teams
- Stable, long-term assignment (12 months, renewable)
- Opportunity to contribute to the backbone and campus LAN evolution of national networks
Please send your complete application (CV, certifications, references)
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