Zürich Oerlikon
Network / Operation Engineer
- 11 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 8050 Zürich Oerlikon
About the job
ewz has been dynamically and visionary active daily for over 130 years. Whether sustainable energy production, smart energy solutions, or innovative networking technology: Develop with us today what will be important tomorrow.
This is where you put your energy to use
- You are responsible for the operation and expansion of the telecommunications platforms (FTTH/Business Services) of ewz Telecom.
- You reliably operate, maintain, and monitor our network infrastructure and the associated management systems.
- You contribute your know-how and actively participate in network projects, rollouts, and infrastructure migrations.
- You provide on-call service in 2nd/3rd level support, analyse and resolve complex network faults, and conduct root cause analyses.
- As an ewz.zürinet expert, you support the technical conception of new network solutions and work closely with internal IT teams as well as external service providers and manufacturers.
What you bring with you
- You have a degree (university/FH/HF/EFZ) in computer science, telematics, information technology, or a related field – alternatively, you can demonstrate equivalent training and relevant professional experience.
- You have several years of professional experience in network engineering and are very familiar with the operation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
- You are familiar with Nokia, Cisco, or comparable network environments and have good knowledge of MPLS, WDM, routing and switching, as well as the corresponding protocols.
- You have experience in network monitoring and troubleshooting and approach challenges analytically and solution-oriented.
- You are characterised by a quick grasp, accuracy, and team spirit; you can communicate well in English and hold a category B driving licence.
Diversity enriches and moves us forward. We welcome applicants from different cultures, generations, with diverse values and attitudes, and are committed to equal opportunities for all genders and sexual orientations.
Your workplace
Schwamendingenstrasse 10
8050 Zurich
For recruitment agencies
We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
You have earned this
More energy for your life:
Through mobile working, flexible working models, and part-time options, you can actively shape your working hours and arrange them to best fit your life. For example, you can buy up to 2 weeks of additional holiday and work part-time at all levels. Job sharing/splitting and unpaid leave are also naturally possible with us.
An investment in your future:
We not only value paying fair and transparent salaries but also ensure that you keep more from your salary. We cover 60% of the savings contributions and additionally offer an above-mandatory interest rate on the accumulated capital.
Travel sustainably and affordably:
With the mobility contribution of up to 600 francs per year, you travel cheaply and sustainably – whether you want to cycle through Zurich or explore Switzerland by train.
An energy boost for your leisure time:
We pay 100 francs monthly onto your lunch voucher card. In addition, you benefit annually from further fringe benefits worth 150 francs and attractive mobile phone subscriptions.
Development and further training:
With our talent management, we specifically promote your development – through diverse internal and external training offers as well as exciting development opportunities.
Full power for the family:
With our 16 weeks of maternity and 4 weeks of paternity leave, you get an additional energy boost for family time. Of course, you also have the option to reduce your workload.
How we get to know each other
Application
Personal first interview
Personal second interview
Final decision
Do you have questions about the application process or the position? Contact us
Gino Keller
Head of HR Talent Acquisition
Phone number
+41 58 319 44 38
Stefan Nellen
Head of Telecom Networks
Phone number
+41 58 319 25 64