Jobdescription
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!
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