Senior Network Engineer 80-100% (w/d/m) with technical leadership responsibility

In this key position, you have the opportunity to bring your expertise to a creative and collegiate environment and actively shape the IT security of our university. These activities excite you: • You lead the Network & Security Team technically • You plan, manage and implement projects in the area of network infrastructure • You are responsible for the architecture and operation of all network systems throughout the entire lifecycle • You ensure efficient provider, service provider and supplier management • You develop and operate automation solutions (IaC) for network and security infrastructures with Ansible, Python and APIs and optimize operational processes sustainably • You maintain the operating documentation and train your colleagues • You conduct risk analyses, identify potential weaknesses and propose countermeasures • You coordinate and manage external employees • You ensure monitoring, service management, compliance with SLAs • You ensure the provision and operation of infrastructure services (Core, WAN, Datacenter, Campus) • You conduct procurements and support budget planning in the network area Your qualifications enrich our team: • Experience in technical leadership or coordination of teams • Networked thinking and fun in finding solutions to technical tasks • In-depth network knowledge and several years of experience in operating Enterprise Networks • Experience in automating infrastructure and network processes (Infrastructure as Code), preferably with tools like Ansible, as well as scripting knowledge in Python • Experience with Git, as well as CI/CD approaches in the infrastructure environment with a focus on sustainable automation of infrastructure processes • A certification at the Professional or Expert level • A university of applied sciences degree in IT or equivalent professional experience • Clear and open communication (German and English), stylistically secure written expression What we offer: • A varied and technically demanding activity • A supportive, diverse environment that lives diversity and promotes equal opportunities • A workplace in a lively house where dance performances take place, music sounds in the corridors or spontaneous performances enrich your working day • Flexible working hours and the possibility of home office (by arrangement) • A centrally located workplace with a variety of catering options • 5 weeks of vacation and the option of unpaid vacation • Diverse further training opportunities • Additional employer contributions in the BVG • A stable working environment • Diverse discounted offers from sports and culture That's us The ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe with around 2100 Bachelor and Master students. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theater and Transdisciplinarity. In the heart of Zurich, the ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research and further educate. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where the project work of the students is publicly shown. We look forward to your application and to getting to know you! With us, all people are welcome, regardless of gender, origin or identity. Together, we create an integrative and diverse work environment where everyone can bring their strengths. Your contact persons for further information Ralph Kindlimann (ralph.kindlimann@zhdk.ch), Team Leader Engineering & Operations Alessia Consorti (alessia.consorti@zhdk.ch), HR Business Partner Additional information about the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste can be found at www.zhdk.ch. We would be happy to receive your complete application documents until 03. July 2026 under the link 'Apply online now' at the end of this job posting. Please note that we only consider online applications (no email applications) for this position. • Zürcher Hochschule der Künste