Network Engineer / Data Center Technician (L2/3)

Cognizant

Basel, Switzerland

4 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English, German

Experience level

Intermediate

Job location

Remote

Basel, Switzerland

Tech stack

Wavelength-Division Multiplexing

Data Centers

Ethernet

Network Layer

Network Architecture

Routing

Remote Infrastructure Management

Virtual Local Area Networks

System Availability

Terminal Servers

Cisco networks

Job description

As a Data Center & Network Technician, you will ensure the physical deployment and logical validation of network infrastructure. You will work hands-on with cabling, device installation, and troubleshooting to maintain high availability in enterprise environments.

In this Role, You Will

Perform device racking and mounting following Rack Elevation Diagrams (REDs).
Handle structured cabling and fiber optics, including cleaning connectors and installing SFP/QSFP modules.
Execute patch panel terminations and cross-connects in compliance with standards.
Support Out-of-Band (OOB) remote management setups and troubleshoot console access.
Assist in Layer 2 and Layer 3 configurations, including VLANs, STP, and basic routing.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Ethernet?, * 4-7 years of experience in Data Center or enterprise network environments.

Strong knowledge of Ethernet and fiber cabling, hardware installation (Cisco, Arista).
Familiarity with routing and switching fundamentals.
Certifications: CCNA mandatory; CCNP is a plus.
Proficiency in English and min A2 German.

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