Data Center Engineer / Telematik Techniker

Data Center Engineer / Telematik Techniker

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Overview of contract

On behalf of our client, a large bank in Switzerland, we are looking for a Data Center Engineer.

Location: Zürich

Start date: ASAP

End date: 01.09.2025

Main responsibilities

• Installation and Setup: install servers, network switches, storage devices and other data center hardware according to project specifications and client requirements; Building up data center engineering knowhow (knowing what is state of the art on the market, find possibilities to upgrade/adjust our environment with focus on quality, security and efficiency
• Cabling and Power Management: plan, install and manage data center cabling( fiber optic, cooper and power cabling) and organize infrastructure layouts
• Troubleshooting: diagnose, troubleshoot and repair hardware and connectivity issues promptly to minimize downtime
• System integration: work closely with the network, network security team and system administration teams to integrate new hardware into existing datacenter environment; data center interconnect: operation and engineering of the ADVA infrastructure (Dark fiber connections between the Swiss data centers)
• Documentation: maintain detailed documentation of installation, configuration and hardware inventory using data center software and tools
• Compliance and Safety: ensure that all installations and maintenance activities comply with the company policies, industry standards and safety regulations.
• Quality Assurance: perform testing and validation of installed systems to ensure they meet operational and performance standards
• Upgrades and Modifications: assist in the upgrades of existing data center infrastructure, including firmware updates, component replacement and hardware reconfiguration
• Client Support: provide technical support to clients and internal teams regarding data center installation and related issue; End-to-end test together with customers for connectivity issues (LAN, WAN, DSL, Wi-Fi, DF)

Your skills:

• Education: Apprenticeship in Telematic \ Electrician \ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical engineering or a related field equivalent experience
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in data center installation, maintenance or related field
• Proficiency in cable management, including fiber optics and structured cabling
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure management
• Basic understanding of power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and cooling systems
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, storage solution and networking equipment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Communication: excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate efficiently with team members and clients
• Language skills: English, German B2

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your CV or if you have any questions, contact Kaixi Jia on +41 44 229 99 43 or Kaixi.jiawu(at)experis.ch

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Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland.