Since 2002, Safe Host has been a reliable and trusted Swiss partner for deploying new data center capacity quickly and effectively. Safe Host owns 4 data centres in Geneva, Gland, Avenches, and Zürich, and is currently working on the construction of a new data centre in Beringen.
Since 2002, Safe Host has been a reliable and trusted Swiss partner for deploying new data center capacity quickly and effectively. Safe Host owns 4 data centres in Geneva, Gland, Avenches, and Zürich, and is currently working on the construction of a new data centre in Beringen.
Reporting to: Head of Network
Site: based in Geneva, Plan-les-Ouates
Activity rate: 100%
Mission: The Data Center Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Data Center Network and Security Infrastructure.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Analyze network traffic patterns to resolve connectivity issues
- Analyze system performance, resolve problems and makes appropriate recommendations
- Provide input to management regarding monitoring solutions and the procurement of network equipment and supplies
- Design and perform equipment installations and relocation as required to support the business needs of the company
- Establish the network environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, defining, documenting and enforcing system standards
- Design and implement new solutions and improve resilience of the current environment
- Undertake data network fault investigations in local and wide area environments, using information from multiple sources
- Support and manage firewall environments in line with IT security policy
- Report network operational status by gathering and prioritizing information
- Upgrade data network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases
- Remote troubleshooting and fault finding if issues occur upon initial installation
- Capacity management and audit of IP addressing and hosted devices within data centers
- On-duty service required
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related discipline
- 5 years of experience in Network engineering and Network operation
Skills
Professional Skills
- Expert knowledge of network design, implementation and maintenance (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
- Expert knowledge of network standards (STP, OSPF, BGP etc…)
- Proficient with Cisco router/switch, Subject Matter Expert
- Expert knowledge of Multilayer Switched Networks (including NX/OS & IOS-XR)
- Experienced with VXLAN Networks, MP-BGP EVPN
- Strong knowledge of firewalling and load balancing concept and implementation
- Excellent knowledge of TOIP standard
- Knowledge of PKI design and operation
- Experience in problem diagnosis and resolution, configuring and maintaining application controls
- Ability to understand and adhere to systems security and control procedures in accordance with departmental, vendor standards and regulatory bodies
- Ability to be a liaison between escalated support and the End User Computing team
- Network Security experience is a plus
- Certifications: CCNP
- Networking: Switches, Routers, Cables, Racks, Firewalls, Load Balancers, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP
- Systems: Cisco Systems, Fortinet, SDN, Linux/Unix
- Driving License required
- Fluent French and English are required
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate with staff who are not technically trained
- Proficient in analysis and problem solving
- Ability to assess customer needs to identify appropriate solutions
- Teamwork skills and the ability to feel comfortable working with different teams, clients and groups of staff across the organization
- Willing to learn new concepts and participate in projects