Network Specialist

Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) · Locarno (TI)
Categoria: admin Contratto: part-time Salario: CHF 58'000 - 78'000

Role overview

Description - Manage and coordinate the operation of the ICT service at assigned sites - Develop and ensure guidelines for the use and solutions for adapting network requirements - Collaborate with guidelines for evaluating and installing network equipment - Plan and install network components in complex and high-availability transmission and communication systems, including inventory and documentation systems - Perform network tests based on developed concepts and verify security measures and analyze measures to improve security - Manage medium-sized maintenance and lifecycle projects independently and collaborate with large projects, providing support and consultation (e.g., project management advice, technical coordination, etc.) ## Requirements - Master's degree with specialization in the field of information and communication technologies - Experienced in the field of operating ICT infrastructures - Advantageous, knowledge connected to ICT activities and technical building equipment (TGA) - Knowledge of current cabling systems, including requirements and standard norms like SIA, KBOB, etc. - Advantageous, specific training for operating and maintaining network and communication systems (WAN / LAN) - Logical and analytical thinking - Autonomy - Resilience - Good physical fitness - Precise work ## What we offer - Work for Switzerland - We commit to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population - Lived diversity: thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competences and bring diverse perspectives - Health at work: we support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health - Your commitment to security and freedom ## Contact - We provide secure, robust, and resilient IT services for the Swiss Army and our partners in the Swiss security consortium - This enables the Kdo Cy of the Swiss Army to obtain the necessary knowledge and decision-making advantage - for a safe Switzerland - The Swiss Army employs over 9,000 employees in four military and around 200 civilian careers - and this in 110 locations throughout Switzerland - Even for the future, it's guaranteed: the Swiss Army trains over 30 careers of apprentices.

This page consolidates the key details of the listing and presents them in a structured format for cross-border candidates targeting Ticino.

Always verify required language, actual office location and application flow before submitting: some positions include international interview steps.

Before applying, compare this role with local cost of living and net salary simulation to assess real take-home sustainability.

Description

Description - Manage and coordinate the operation of the ICT service at assigned sites - Develop and ensure guidelines for the use and solutions for adapting network requirements - Collaborate with guidelines for evaluating and installing network equipment - Plan and install network components in complex and high-availability transmission and communication systems, including inventory and documentation systems - Perform network tests based on developed concepts and verify security measures and analyze measures to improve security - Manage medium-sized maintenance and lifecycle projects independently and collaborate with large projects, providing support and consultation (e.g., project management advice, technical coordination, etc.) ## Requirements - Master's degree with specialization in the field of information and communication technologies - Experienced in the field of operating ICT infrastructures - Advantageous, knowledge connected to ICT activities and technical building equipment (TGA) - Knowledge of current cabling systems, including requirements and standard norms like SIA, KBOB, etc. - Advantageous, specific training for operating and maintaining network and communication systems (WAN / LAN) - Logical and analytical thinking - Autonomy - Resilience - Good physical fitness - Precise work ## What we offer - Work for Switzerland - We commit to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population - Lived diversity: thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competences and bring diverse perspectives - Health at work: we support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health - Your commitment to security and freedom ## Contact - We provide secure, robust, and resilient IT services for the Swiss Army and our partners in the Swiss security consortium - This enables the Kdo Cy of the Swiss Army to obtain the necessary knowledge and decision-making advantage - for a safe Switzerland - The Swiss Army employs over 9,000 employees in four military and around 200 civilian careers - and this in 110 locations throughout Switzerland - Even for the future, it's guaranteed: the Swiss Army trains over 30 careers of apprentices.

This page consolidates the key details of the listing and presents them in a structured format for cross-border candidates targeting Ticino.

Always verify required language, actual office location and application flow before submitting: some positions include international interview steps.

Before applying, compare this role with local cost of living and net salary simulation to assess real take-home sustainability.

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Information for cross-border workers

Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) is located in Locarno, Canton of Ticino. Cross-border workers need a G Permit, renewable annually, to work in Switzerland. The Canton of Ticino applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income, and since 2024 the New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation between Italy and Switzerland.

Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to calculate your net salary and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.

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