Project – Network Engineer (Cisco CCNP)

NAXCON GROUP; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International Working Environment

German Language Development

Dedicated Point of Contact

Professional Growth

Regular Team Events

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

NAXCON GmbH in Zurich is seeking a Project – Network Engineer (Cisco CCNP) to join our team for a 100% workload. You will design, deploy, and operate data center and access networks, using SDN/SDA, Catalyst, Nexus, and WiFi, while ensuring robust security.

The role requires CCNP-certified professionals fluent in German and English, with several years of networking experience, willing to work on-site three days a week and remotely two days, in a Zurich-based project running Dec 1, 2026 to May 31,

Qualifications

• Completed IT training (Computer Scientist EFZ).
• Several years of professional networking experience.
• Cisco CCNP certifications required.
• Experience with ACI/SDN/SDA is a plus.
• Fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate data center and access network infrastructures (SDN/SDA/Catalyst/Nexus/WiFi).
• Contribute to Cisco security products such as WSA and ISE.
• Collaborate on projects to design, deploy, and configure network and security solutions.
• Serve as SME for specific products and share knowledge with the team.
• Automate and standardize configurations to improve efficiency and security.
• Create and maintain documentation on installation, operation, migration, and backup.
• Provide support during operational hours and on-call duty.

Skills

German language

English language

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

EFZ Computer Scientist

Tools

Cisco CCNP

ACI/SDN/SDA

Job description

Job Openings Project – Network Engineer (Cisco CCNP)

About The Job Project – Network Engineer (Cisco CCNP)

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers.

Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In addition to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers.

Project – Network Engineer (Cisco CCNP)

Workload: 100%

Start: December 1, 2026

End: May 31, 2027, with an option to extend

Location: Zurich, 3 days per week on-site, 2 days per week remote

Customer Segment: IT/Telco

Applications from outside Switzerland: The candidate must hold a passport from an EU or Schengen country; dual citizenship is also acceptable. (Candidates with citizenship from outside the Schengen Area who hold a work permit for Germany, Austria, etc., are not eligible.)

Tasks

• Network Infrastructure: You are responsible for setting up and operating data center and access network infrastructures (SDN/SDA/Catalyst/Nexus/WiFi)
• Security Products: You actively contribute to Cisco security products such as WSA and ISE
• Projects: You will collaborate on exciting projects, designing, deploying, and configuring network and security solutions
• Technical Expertise: You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for specific products and share your knowledge with the team
• Automation: You will automate and standardize configurations to enhance efficiency and security
• Documentation: You will create and maintain documentation on installation, operation, migration, and backup
• Support & On-Call Duty: You will provide support during operational hours and on-call duty to ensure smooth operations

Requirements

• Completed IT training (Computer Scientist EFZ)
• Several years of professional experience in a networking environment
• Certifications in Cisco products at the CCNP level are required
• Experience with ACI/SDN/SDA is a plus
• Knowledge of network security
• Analytical and interdisciplinary thinking skills
• Fluency in German and English
• Communicative, team-oriented, and conflict-resolution skills

What We Offer

• International Working Environment: Join a diverse and multicultural team where people from different backgrounds and cultures collaborate to achieve outstanding results.
• German Language Development: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, we provide a supportive environment to help you improve your German language skills.
• Dedicated Point of Contact: You will have a personal contact within the company who will support and guide you throughout your employment.
• Professional Growth: Our engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different industries, continuously expanding their expertise and developing new skills.
• Regular Team Events: We organize regular company events to strengthen team spirit, encourage collaboration, and create a positive working atmosphere.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and offer an attractive compensation package that reflects your qualifications, experience, and performance.

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