AI Summary
Seeking a Senior Network Hands & Feet Engineer with 6-8+ years of experience for on-site support of enterprise and data center network infrastructure in Switzerland. This role involves physical deployment, cabling, validation, and first-level logical verification of network devices. Key responsibilities include advanced device racking, structured cabling, fiber management, and remote management access.
Key Highlights
Provide advanced on-site support for enterprise and data center network infrastructure.
Responsible for end-to-end physical deployment, cabling, validation, and first-level logical verification.
Act as the primary on-site escalation point for remote Network Engineering and NOC teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide advanced on-site support for enterprise and data center network infrastructure.
Responsible for the end-to-end physical deployment, cabling, validation, and first-level logical verification of network devices and connectivity.
Act as the primary on-site escalation point for remote Network Engineering and NOC teams, ensuring Layer 1 implementation aligns accurately with Layer 2 and Layer 3 configurations.
Perform advanced device racking and mounting, interpreting and executing Rack Elevation Diagrams (REDs).
Handle Single-Mode (SMF) and Multi-Mode (MMF) fiber in accordance with data center best practices.
Clean and inspect fiber connectors using IBC cleaners and fiber inspection scopes.
Install and troubleshoot SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 transceivers, validating wavelength compatibility and optical light levels.
Execute structured patching and labeling in line with ANSI/TIA‑606‑B standards.
Coordinate with data center and telecom providers to extend circuits from Meet‑Me Rooms (MMR) to local racks.
Terminate and manage copper (RJ45) and fiber (LC, SC, MPO) patch panels.
Perform fiber tracing and continuity checks using Visual Fault Locators (VFL).
Support media transitions using media converters or mixed‑media transceivers where required.
Deploy and cable Out‑of‑Band (OOB) management solutions.
Troubleshoot serial connectivity issues.
Provide local laptop and serial access during incidents to support live troubleshooting, boot monitoring, and BIOS‑level diagnostics.
Support VLANs, VTP, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), port mirroring, and packet captures.
Identify and mitigate physical loops or broadcast storms.
Assist with Layer 3 interface bring‑up (SVIs and routed ports), basic IP addressing, and gateway connectivity validation.
Validate BGP and OSPF neighbor adjacencies following circuit hand‑offs or cross‑connect installations.
Provision and troubleshoot Link Aggregation Groups, ensuring physical cabling aligns with logical configurations.
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Health Insurance
Annual Performance Bonus
Relocation Support
Nice to Have
CCNP Enterprise (ENCORE)
Job Description
Location: Switzerland (Data Center / Enterprise Campus)
Experience Level: Senior (6–8+ years)
Employment Type: Full‑time
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Network Hands & Feet Engineer to provide advanced on‑site support for enterprise and data center network infrastructure. This role is responsible for the end‑to‑end physical deployment, cabling, validation, and first‑level logical verification of network devices and connectivity.
You will act as the primary on‑site escalation point for remote Network Engineering and NOC teams, ensuring that Layer 1 implementation aligns accurately with Layer 2 and Layer 3 configurations in highly available, mission‑critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Device Racking and Mounting
- Interpret and execute Rack Elevation Diagrams (REDs) for high‑density network devices such as Cisco Nexus 9000, Catalyst 9500, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Perform safe installation using appropriate rack rails, cage nuts, and stabilization kits, ensuring correct weight distribution and rack stability.
- Connect and validate dual‑power supplies across redundant A/B PDUs, including pull tests and power sequencing checks.
- Handle Single‑Mode (SMF) and Multi‑Mode (MMF) fiber in accordance with data center best practices.
- Clean and inspect fiber connectors using IBC cleaners and fiber inspection scopes.
- Install and troubleshoot SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 transceivers, validating wavelength compatibility and optical light levels.
- Execute structured patching and labeling in line with ANSI/TIA‑606‑B standards, ensuring accurate near‑end and far‑end identification.
- Coordinate with data center and telecom providers to extend circuits from Meet‑Me Rooms (MMR) to local racks.
- Terminate and manage copper (RJ45) and fiber (LC, SC, MPO) patch panels.
- Perform fiber tracing and continuity checks using Visual Fault Locators (VFL).
- Support media transitions using media converters or mixed‑media transceivers where required.
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- Deploy and cable Out‑of‑Band (OOB) management solutions (e.g. Opengear, Lantronix, Cisco ISR).
- Troubleshoot serial connectivity issues including baud rate mismatches, rollover cables, and DB9‑to‑RJ45 adapters.
- Provide local laptop and serial access during incidents to support live troubleshooting, boot monitoring, and BIOS‑level diagnostics.
- Layer 1: Strong hands‑on experience with Ethernet, fiber cabling, transceivers, power supplies, HA ports, and high‑speed links (10G / 20G / 40G), with exposure to DWDM environments.
- Layer 2: Support VLANs, VTP, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), port mirroring, and packet captures. Identify and mitigate physical loops or broadcast storms.
- Layer 3: Assist with Layer 3 interface bring‑up (SVIs and routed ports), basic IP addressing, and gateway connectivity validation.
- Protocol Verification: Validate BGP and OSPF neighbor adjacencies following circuit hand‑offs or cross‑connect installations.
- EtherChannel / LACP: Provision and troubleshoot Link Aggregation Groups, ensuring physical cabling aligns with logical configurations.
Required Experience and Skills
- 6–8 years of experience in data center or large enterprise campus network environments.
- Hands‑on experience installing and supporting Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, and F5 network platforms.
- Experience supporting mission‑critical network incidents in enterprise or data center environments.
- Basic German
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- Ethernet and fiber cabling (SMF / MMF)
- Transceivers and modules: SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28, PIC, NIM, DPC
- Network operating systems: Cisco IOS, NX‑OS, Arista EOS, PAN‑OS
- Network tools: Visual Fault Locators, Light Meters, Fiber Inspection Scopes
- CCNA or equivalent (mandatory)
- CCNP Enterprise (ENCORE) preferred
- Health Insurance Allowance for peace of mind
- Annual Performance Bonus to reward your impact
- Permanent Employment Contract for long-term stability
- Relocation Support for candidates moving from abroad
- A collaborative, international work culture with opportunities for continuous learning and growth
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