Job Overview
Our client, a renowned international company, is looking for a Network Architect (60%–100%) based in Zug, Switzerland. It’s a contract role.
Responsibilities
Engineering:
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and formalize detailed VLAN and VM requirements.
Translate functional and non-functional needs into technical specifications.
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 (Zabbix or similar).
Define KPIs and set up automated network alerts.
Infrastructure Automation:
Develop Infrastructure as Code for automated configuration updates.
Implement automation via Ansible, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines.
Architecture & Documentation:
Deliver and document scalable, secure network designs.
Provide comprehensive documentation (diagrams, standards, manuals).
Qualifications
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 and scripting skills.
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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