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Avacone

Specialised IT and regulatory engineering services

Network Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Basel, Switzerland
In Person
IT OperationsNetwork Engineering & Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong experience in enterprise network engineering, specifically with Cisco technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security concepts.
  • Experience with firewalls, load balancing, VPNs, and secure remote access.
  • Understanding of data centre and cloud networking architectures.
  • Experience with network monitoring, event correlation, and performance analysis.
  • Knowledge of high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery principles.
  • Familiarity with network automation, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Understanding of identity-aware access, segmentation, and secure-by-design practices.
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Typically, six to ten years of relevant experience, or demonstrable expertise appropriate to the role.
  • A strong understanding of platform reliability, security, resilience, and operational excellence.
  • Experience participating in incident, problem, change, and lifecycle management.
  • Ability to document technical solutions and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and relevant industry accreditations.
  • A collaborative, improvement-focused, and automation-oriented approach to engineering.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement enterprise network solutions that meet security, resilience, and operational requirements.
  • Develop and maintain network standards, reference architectures, diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Configure, maintain, and support routing, switching, and connectivity services across data centre, campus, remote-access, network security, and hybrid-cloud environments.
  • Implement network segmentation, access controls, and secure connectivity solutions in collaboration with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams.
  • Maintain network stability, performance, capacity, and availability.
  • Manage security events, incidents, changes, upgrades, and technology refreshes in accordance with established procedures.
  • Participate in on-call support and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of network automation and Infrastructure as Code initiatives to streamline provisioning, configuration, and operational processes.
  • Provide technical guidance on network requirements for projects, platform changes, and new technology implementations.
  • Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to support successful delivery.
  • Work collaboratively with engineers and cross-functional teams, contribute to technical discussions, share knowledge, and support the development of effective network solutions across the organisation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Relevant professional networking certifications would be advantageous.
  • Experience coordinating the work of others or contributing to technical projects is desirable.

About the company

Avacone is a Swiss service provider delivering specialized IT and non-IT solutions for regulated and non-regulated industries, with a focus on pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical technology and IT system engineering. It combines business understanding with technology to translate developments into practical, scalable solutions, organized around two pillars: Pharmaceutical Engineering and IT System Support and Engineering, including GMP, quality and compliance, laboratory IT infrastructure, and IT services such as system engineering, storage, VMware, and Citrix. It stands out through an integrated, globally distributed delivery model and strong alignment with customers’ vision and priorities, serving as a single partner across projects. Its goal is to help clients achieve compliant, reliable, and scalable operations in complex environments via cross-border collaboration and end-to-end service delivery.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gemeinde Deutschkreutz, Austria

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Avacone posted 2026 openings for MES, PAS-X, and Ignition SCADA specialists.
  • Official services page highlights transformation programs, operating models, and complex-initiative execution.
  • Recent hiring across Hyderabad, Bedford, and Switzerland shows active multi-site delivery demand.

What critics are saying

  • Avacone lacks visible 2026 funding, acquisition, or press momentum.
  • Built In shows 66 employees, leaving thin bench strength against larger integrators.
  • Regulated-industry concentration ties Avacone's revenue to pharma project cycles and customer retention.

What makes Avacone unique

  • Avacone specializes in regulated pharma, chemical, and medical technology IT delivery.
  • Avacone combines strategy, transformation, and disciplined execution across OT, MES, and SCADA.
  • Avacone operates 11 offices and 66 employees, signaling cross-border service depth.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Professional Certification Support