Network Admin - High-Throughput Scientific Network (Onsite)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Genf; On-site; CHF 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend CHF 4,687/month

Health insurance

Pension fund

Leave 30 days + 2 weeks closure

Relocation assistance

Training and language classes

Job summary

CERN is seeking a Network Administrator for the ATLAS DAQ project in Geneva. The role involves installing, testing, and operating high-availability network infrastructure that supports the ATLAS data acquisition system. You will contribute to monitoring, alerting, and collaboration across LHC experiments.

The position requires basic Sysadmin/Netadmin experience, Python/Bash scripting, and Linux knowledge. It is a fully onsite role with a 24-month contract and potential extension, offering a

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP stack and Ethernet networks.
• Basic programming skills in Python and Bash.
• General knowledge of Linux systems.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
• Two years of professional experience since graduation (max).
• Highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.
• No prior CERN fellow or graduate contract.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and operate network infrastructure for the ATLAS DAQ system.
• Deploy and maintain production-ready network monitoring and alerting for critical DAQ services.
• Collaborate with experts from other LHC experiments on scalable monitoring solutions.
• Support the ATLAS TDAQ laboratory operations and resource management.
• Maintain ATLAS DAQ hardware infrastructure, including server deployment and hardware interventions.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

Python

Bash

Linux

Teamwork

English (spoken/written)

French learning

Education

General secondary education diploma

Job description

CERN is seeking a Network Administrator for the ATLAS DAQ project in Geneva. The role involves installing, testing, and operating high-availability network infrastructure that supports the ATLAS data acquisition system. You will contribute to monitoring, alerting, and collaboration across LHC experiments.

The position requires basic Sysadmin/Netadmin experience, Python/Bash scripting, and Linux knowledge. It is a fully onsite role with a 24-month contract and potential extension, offering a