Field Services Senior Engineer - VIP Support (m/f/x/d)

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 106’000 - 158’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading reinsurance company in Zurich is looking for a Field Services Senior Engineer for VIP Support. This role involves delivering technical support to high-profile executives, ensuring seamless technology interactions, with responsibilities ranging from incident management to technology deployment. The ideal candidate has several years of IT support experience, a technical background, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary with potential bonuses is offered.

Leistungen

Performance-based annual bonus

Training and development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in technical IT support.
• Solid knowledge of networking and end-user devices.
• Strong command of English; additional languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Act as primary technical point of contact for executive users.
• Ensure incidents meet defined SLAs and OLAs.
• Install and configure various workplace technologies.

Kenntnisse

Networking knowledge

Experience in Windows environments

Knowledge of mobile technologies

Strong analytical skills

Communications skills

Ausbildung

Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Incident/problem management tools

Audio-visual equipment knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional technical support to high-profile stakeholders? Join our VIP Support team where your technical expertise and customer service excellence will directly impact executive productivity and business success. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies while providing white‑glove service to our most senior business leaders.

About the Role

As a Field Services Senior Engineer for VIP Support, you'll serve as the primary technical point of contact for our executive users, ensuring they experience seamless technology interactions. You'll combine technical troubleshooting with exceptional service delivery, maintaining the highest standards of discretion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Support Excellence – Act as incident and problem analyst, handling tickets from intake to resolution, escalating when necessary, and documenting all actions in line with service standards.
• Service Level Management – Ensure all incidents and requests meet defined SLAs and OLAs; proactively escalate potential breaches to maintain service quality.
• Resource Coordination – Manage service requests for hardware and software, validating needs against policy guidelines and coordinating with procurement and asset management processes.
• Technology Deployment – Install, configure, maintain, and support a wide range of workplace technologies, including laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and peripherals.
• VIP User Support – Deliver professional, discrete, and responsive technical support for VIP users on Mac, PC, smartphones, and home office systems.
• Meeting Technology Management – Provide on‑site technical support for meetings, video conferences, and related room infrastructure.
• Travel Support – Coordinate equipment loans and support for travelling users, ensuring continuity of service regardless of location.
• Change Management – Participate in release testing and product updates in alignment with change management and security standards.
• Knowledge Management – Maintain and contribute to the knowledge base to ensure current, accurate, and accessible documentation.
• Stakeholder Communication – Communicate clearly and effectively with both IT teams and business users, ensuring expectations are managed and priorities balanced.
• Cross-team Collaboration – Work closely with IT Service Desk, Incident, Request, and Problem Managers, and third‑line teams to deliver consistent end‑to‑end service.

About the Team

Our VIP Support team provides specialized technical assistance to executive leadership and key stakeholders across the organization. We ensure that critical business functions run smoothly by delivering responsive, high‑quality IT support tailored to the unique needs of our most senior users. Our team combines technical expertise with exceptional customer service to maintain the highest standards of technology reliability and user satisfaction.

About You

You thrive in fast‑paced environments where technical expertise meets customer service excellence. You're known for your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, remain calm under pressure, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Your discretion, professionalism, and ability to build trust with senior stakeholders set you apart as a technical support professional.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements

• Solid knowledge of networking, Windows and Office environments, end‑user devices, and mobile technologies
• Several years of experience in a technical IT support environment, ideally with exposure to global or multicultural teams
• Technical background with a degree or equivalent qualification in IT or related field
• Strong command of English; additional languages are an advantage
• Proven ability to analyze complex issues, identify solutions, and make informed decisions under time constraints

These are additional nice to haves

• Familiarity with ordering, asset management, and incident/problem management tools
• Knowledge of audio‑visual equipment and meeting room technologies
• ITIL certification or knowledge of ITIL frameworks
• Experience with both Windows and Mac operating systems
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse teams
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service

For Switzerland, the base salary range for this position is between (106 000 CHF) and (158 000 CHF) for a full‑time role. The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
• the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience

In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance‑based annual bonus.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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