Senior Network Operations Engineer

Senior Network Operations Engineer Swatch Group Services
• Berne, Switzerland

We 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 the 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.

You 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.

• Operate and maintain core network infrastructure (routers, switches, internal firewalls, WLANs)
• Monitor and ensure the performance, availability, and security of network systems
• Act 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 and maintain accurate and comprehensive network documentation and diagrams
• Work closely with local and international IT teams to ensure operational alignment and service continuity
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across network operations and automation
• Assume Engineer on Duty responsibilities according to the planned schedule and role description

• Deep 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 environments
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk)
• Familiarity with F5 BIG‑IP or similar load‑balancing and application delivery technologies; service‑oriented with customer focus
• Solid grasp of IPv4/IPv6, QoS, VLANs, and multicast technologies

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science
• 5 years of relevant operational experience is anticipated for this role
• Certifications such as Cisco CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Fortinet, or CompTIA Network+ are expected

• Fluent in French, German, or English
• Additional languages are welcome – we have 29 so far in the company; if you wish to add the 30th, you pretty much know what to do

• Continuous training to support your professional development
• Career growth opportunities through our internal mobility policy
• 5 to 6 weeks of vacation per year, depending on your age and/or position
• A 40‑hour work week, in line with the collective labor agreement (CCT)
• Competitive salary and excellent social benefits
• Parental leave: up to 3 weeks for the other parent and 19 weeks for mothers
• On‑site company restaurant with employer financial contribution
• Exclusive discounts on Swatch Group products and with our partners
• Sports activities and internal events to foster team spirit
• Contribution to health insurance costs

Ready to debug your career and deploy your next challenge? Apply now – we accept applications only through our website.