Network Engineer
Workplace: Schweiz
Expires: August 28, 2025
A Network Engineer position at CERN responsible for operating and developing high-performance network infrastructures supporting scientific research, including debugging, designing, and maintaining campus and data center networks, including wireless systems.
Main requirements:
- Operate and develop CERN's network infrastructures
- Debug and troubleshoot complex networking problems
- Design suitable connectivity solutions and oversee implementation
- Follow up technical issues and feature requests with vendors
- Provide expert advice and propose developments for scalable network operation
Responsibilities:
- Participate in network infrastructure operation and development
- Provide expert debugging and troubleshooting support
- Implement or propose improvements for network operation
- Interpret user needs and design connectivity solutions
- Coordinate with equipment vendors to address technical issues
Required hard skills:
- Networking debugging and troubleshooting from physical layer to routing protocols
- Experience with SNMP and network monitoring protocols
- Designing and operating campus and data center networks at scale
- Network administration and operation
- Knowledge of communication technologies and protocols
- Network design
Recommended hard skills:
- Experience troubleshooting Wi-Fi radio-frequency issues
- Experience with network monitoring systems like Nagios or Spectrum
- Experience in wireless network design and operation
- Software development and scripting (Python or Perl)
Soft skills:
- Achieving results with high-quality and timely work
- Teamwork and building effective working relationships
- Self-management under stress
- Effective communication and presentation
- Problem solving and critical thinking
Coding languages:
- Python
- Perl
Natural languages:
- English (Proficient)
- French (Basic familiarity)
Cultural skills:
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Willingness to live near Organization's installations
- Adaptability to work in radiation areas, underground installations, and outside standard hours
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