Infrastructure Engineer (Network & Datacenter) - [Basel/Basilea -Switzerlan at knowmad mood

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Engineering, Datacenter Operations, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, Network Security, Cisco, Fortigate, Mellanox, Rack Installations, Server Deployment, Hardware Troubleshooting, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, Python

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

📌 About the Position We are seeking a highly versatile Infrastructure Engineer able to operate effectively across two core domains: Network Engineering (primary focus) Datacenter Operations (significant component of the role) This hybrid technical position is ideal for a candidate who feels equally comfortable troubleshooting routing protocols and VLANs as they are replacing hardware in a datacenter rack. You might spend a morning diagnosing BGP or configuring VLAN segmentation, and an afternoon at a datacenter installing new GPU servers or replacing a power supply unit. The role combines logical network design with hands-on physical infrastructure work. Although the role is remote-first, the position requires: 1 mandatory in-office day per month in Basilea (Switzerland) Regular travel to datacenters (e.g., Basel, Zurich) for installations, upgrades, and emergency on-site interventions You will join a small, highly skilled engineering team working in an innovation-driven environment, immersed in complex challenges at the intersection of infrastructure and AI. 📌 About our Client Our client operate large-scale GPU infrastructure based on NVIDIA enterprise platforms, supporting: AI training & inference High-performance computing Distributed cluster deployments High-speed interconnect networks Automated, GitOps-driven infrastructure pipelines This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the entire infrastructure stack, from physical datacenter operations to enterprise networking and automation. They embrace modern engineering principles: Infrastructure as code Declarative provisioning End-to-end automation DevOps & GitOps workflows High autonomy and ownership This is a strong fit for engineers eager to grow in a company that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. 🔧 Requirements (Must-Have) Experience 5+ years combined experience in Network Engineering and Datacenter/Infrastructure Operations. Solid expertise with networking hardware and physical datacenter environments. Networking Deep knowledge of: TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs Network security principles Enterprise hardware (Cisco, Fortigate, Mellanox) Datacenter Operations Experience with: Rack installations, cabling, patching Server/Storage deployment Hardware troubleshooting and replacements Certifications Strongly preferred: CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent Plus: Datacenter-related certifications (e.g., DCCA) Mobility & Physical Requirements Comfortable performing physical tasks in server rooms Valid driving license and car availability Willingness to travel between Basel–Zurich datacenter locations Legal Must be a resident of Switzerland and authorized to work without restrictions ⭐ Desirable Skills (Nice-to-Have) Deep knowledge of: Enterprise storage: SAN/NAS, redundancy Power & cooling systems Linux SysAdmin experience (installation, patching, troubleshooting) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) Automation & scripting (Bash, Python) Virtualization / Hybrid Cloud (e.g., Red Hat Virtualization) Monitoring & performance tools: Prometheus, Zabbix, DCIM platforms Awareness of DevOps & CI/CD practices 🎁 What We Offer Permanent contract with our client in Switzerland (or freelance option) Competitive salary package (negotiable fixed salary) Flexible working model Attractive social benefits & company perks Work alongside cutting-edge AI and GPU infrastructure A culture that encourages autonomy, technical ownership, and continuous innovation To stay up to date with our latest news, follow us here -> knowmad mood

Responsibilities

This hybrid role focuses primarily on Network Engineering, involving tasks like diagnosing routing protocols and configuring VLAN segmentation, while also requiring significant hands-on Datacenter Operations such as hardware installation and replacement. The engineer will join a small team supporting large-scale GPU infrastructure for AI training and high-performance computing.