Senior Network Operations Engineer

The companyWe don't exclusively manufacture legendary watches; We keep in time with technology!The Swatch Group Services Ltd. has an IT Competence Center for our 16 brands, that would make Tony Stark jealous.Are you ready to be our Tech Talent? Then keep reading!Live your passion in a position where you drive innovation, work with latest technologies, and pave the way into the new digital era.You will meet over 250 like-minded IT Experts and together you will design innovative solutions, work on global projects and build our IT environment of tomorrow.For our dynamic and international team into the Systems & Infrastructure division, we are looking for a motivated:Senior Network Operations EngineerJob descriptionYou are responsible for supporting and maintaining the Swatch Group's global network infrastructure. This role involves implementing network solutions, managing operational requests, and ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of network systems. As a senior expert, you will handle complex operational challenges, act as a key escalation point for critical network incidents and ensure high availability across all network layers. You collaborate closely with internal teams and international stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the network operations landscape.In this role, you are responsible to:Operate and maintain core network infrastructure (e.g., routers, switches, internal firewalls, WLANs)Monitor and ensure the performance, availability, and security of network systemsAct as the primary escalation point for complex network incidents and operational challenges (1st and 2nd level support)Collaborate with the Network Engineering and Architecture teams to implement and enforce best practices Maintain accurate and comprehensive network documentation and diagramsWork closely with local and international IT teams to ensure operational alignment and service continuityDrive continuous improvement initiatives across network operations and automationTake the role of Engineer on Duty according to the planned schedule and role descriptionProfileDeep expertise in enterprise networking technologies (Cisco, Fortinet, Riverbed)Strong experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), switching, and network segmentation Proficiency in managing WAN, LAN and WLAN environmentsHands-on experience with SIEM platforms (i.e Splunk)Familiarity with F5 BIG-IP or similar load balancing and application delivery technologiesService-oriented with customer focus.Solid grasp of IPv4/IPv6, QoS, VLANs, and multicast technologieProfessional requirementsBachelor degree or equivalent in Computer Science5 years of relevant operational experience is anticipated for this role.Cisco CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Fortinet, CompTIA Network+ Certifications are expectedYou're missing one or two skills in the list, yet you're eager to learn?It's perfectly OK. We like to share.LanguagesNow, in order to blend in, socially and professionally, we certainly recommend the following languages:Fluent in French, German or EnglishAny other languages are welcome - we have 29 so far in the company, if you wish to add the 30^th, you pretty much know what to do.Company addressWhat we offer:A dynamic and evolving work environment, complemented by attractive benefits:Continuous training to support your professional developmentCareer growth opportunities through our internal mobility policy5 to 6 weeks of vacation per year, depending on your age and/or positionA 40-hour work week, in line with the collective labor agreement (CCT)Competitive salary and excellent social benefitsParental leave: up to 3 weeks for the other parent and 19 weeks for mothersOn-site company restaurant with employer financial contributionExclusive discounts on Swatch Group products and with our partnersSports activities and internal events to foster team spiritContribution to health insurance costsReady to debug your career and deploy your next challenge? ? Apply now ?Just a quick note from our sysadmin: to keep things clean and green , we only accept applications through our website.Aline HugueninHR Business Partner