Infrastructure Engineer (Network & Datacenter) -...

📌 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