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

In this key position, you have the opportunity to contribute your expertise in a creative and collegial environment and actively help shape the IT security of our university. These activities will inspire you: • You provide functional leadership to the Network & Security Team • You plan, lead, 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 using Ansible, Python, and APIs and sustainably optimize operational processes • You maintain operational documentation and train your colleagues • You conduct risk analyses, identify potential vulnerabilities, and propose countermeasures • You coordinate and lead external employees • You ensure monitoring, service management, and compliance with SLAs • You ensure the provision and operation of infrastructure services (Core, WAN, Datacenter, Campus) • You carry out procurements and support budget planning in the network area Your qualifications enrich our team: • Experience in the functional leadership or coordination of teams • Networked thinking and enjoyment of finding solutions in the face of technical tasks • In-depth network knowledge and several years of experience in the operation of enterprise networks • Experience in the automation of infrastructure and network processes (Infrastructure as Code), ideally with tools such as Ansible, as well as scripting skills in Python • Experience with Git, as well as CI/CD approaches in the infrastructure environment with a focus on the sustainable automation of infrastructure processes • A certification at Professional or Expert level • A university of applied sciences degree in IT or equivalent professional experience • Clear and open communication (German and English), confident written expression What we offer you: ? a varied and technically demanding activity ? a supportive, diverse environment that lives diversity and promotes equal opportunities ? a workplace in a lively building where dance performances take place, music sounds in the corridors, or spontaneous performances enrich your professional everyday life - flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home (by arrangement) ? centrally located workplace with diverse catering options ? 5 weeks of vacation and the option of unpaid vacation ? diverse continuing education opportunities ? additional employer contributions to the BVG ? a stable working environment -- diverse discounted offers from sports and culture This is us The ZHdK, with around 2100 Bachelor and Master students, is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theater, and Transdisciplinarity. In the middle of Zürich, the ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research, and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where the project work of the students is shown publicly. We look forward to your application and to getting to know you! All people are welcome with us, regardless of gender, origin, or identity. Together we create an inclusive and diverse working environment in which everyone can contribute 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 look forward to receiving your complete application documents by 03. July 2026 via the link -Apply online now- at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications (no email applications) for this position. • Zürcher Hochschule der Künste • -