Network / Operation Engineer, 80-100 %

Stadt ZurichZürichjobroompublished 09/11/2026
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About the company

ewz has been moving dynamically and visionarily every day for over 130 years. Whether sustainable energy production, smart energy solutions, or innovative networking technology: develop with us today what will be important tomorrow.

Your tasks

With your know-how, you will keep our telecommunications and network infrastructure running and continue to develop it.

  • You are responsible for the operation and expansion of the telecommunications platforms (FTTH-/Business-Services) of ewz Telecom.
  • You reliably operate, maintain, and monitor our network infrastructure and the associated management systems.
  • You contribute your know-how and actively participate in network projects, rollouts, and infrastructure migrations.
  • You provide on-call service in 2nd/3rd Level Support, analyze and resolve complex network disruptions, and perform Root-Cause-Analyses.
  • As an ewz.zürinet expert, you support the technical conception of new network solutions and work closely with internal IT teams as well as external service providers and manufacturers.

Requirements

  • You have a degree (Uni/FH/HF/EFZ) in Informatik, Telematik, Informationstechnik, or a related field - alternatively, you can demonstrate equivalent training and corresponding professional experience.
  • You have several years of professional experience in Network Engineering and are well acquainted with the operation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
  • You are familiar with Nokia, Cisco, or comparable network environments and bring good knowledge in MPLS, WDM, Routing and Switching, as well as the corresponding protocols.
  • You have experience in network monitoring and troubleshooting and approach challenges analytically and solution-oriented.
  • A quick grasp, accuracy, and team spirit characterize you; additionally, you can communicate well in English and possess a Category B driver's license.

What we offer

  • More energy for your life: Through mobile working, flexible working models, and part-time options, you can actively shape your working hours and schedule them in a way that best fits your life. For example, you can purchase up to 2 weeks of additional vacation and work part-time at all levels. Job sharing/splitting and unpaid leave are also naturally possible with us.
  • Sustainable and discounted travel: With a mobility contribution of up to 600 francs per year, you travel affordably and sustainably - whether you want to cycle through Zürich by bike or explore Switzerland by train.
  • An investment in your future: We not only value paying fair and transparent wages but also ensure that more of your salary remains with you. We cover 60% of the savings contributions and additionally offer an above-mandatory interest rate on the accumulated capital.
  • An energy boost for your leisure time: We pay 100 francs monthly into your Lunch-Check card. In addition, you benefit annually from further fringe benefits worth 150 francs and from attractive mobile phone subscriptions.
  • Development and further education: With our talent management, we specifically promote your development - through diverse internal and external further education offers as well as exciting development opportunities.
  • Meaningful work: Sustainability and meaningful work are not just words to us: help shape Zürich and the future with us. Together with us, release energy for a good tomorrow.

How to apply

For further information, Gino Keller, Head of HR Talent Acquisition, Phone +41 58 319 44 38, is at your disposal.

Other

Reference No.: 51617

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