Description

EPFL, the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks in the top 20 worldwide in numerous academic rankings. EPFL has more than 6,500 staff members who bring to life the School's three main missions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including nearly 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from over 120 different nationalities.



Junior Network Technician / Engineer


Mission

In a rapidly evolving context of digitalisation and cybersecurity, EPFL's Information Systems Domain (DSI) is responsible for implementing EPFL's digital strategy to remain at the forefront in this area. These tasks include implementing EPFL's IT strategy, digitalising business processes, IT security, managing central IT infrastructures and business applications.

Main tasks and responsibilities
  • Managing EPFL's telecommunications infrastructures within a team of 5 people
  • Diagnosing, preventing and repairing faults and malfunctions
  • Handling incidents and requests in ServiceNow
  • Managing cabling, active equipment and information system security
  • Implementing and operating monitoring solutions
  • Participating in projects to develop communication infrastructures
  • Operational support in datacentres for infrastructures and network

Note: The employee will be subject to on-call duty and may be required to work occasionally in the evening and/or at weekends.

Profile
  • Higher diploma in computer science (HES, university or EPF) or equivalent professional training (BAC,-)
  • Network certifications (e.g.: Cisco, HP,-)
  • Excellent technical knowledge of network and system infrastructures and technologies
  • Knowledge of the most commonly used operating systems on site (Mac OS, Windows and Linux)
  • Proficiency in SQL and good knowledge of Python
  • Fluency in French and English essential (spoken and written)
  • Team spirit and ability to conduct technical investigations or implementations
  • Strong service orientation and initiative
We offer
  • A multicultural and high-quality academic working environment
  • Opportunities for continuing education
  • Involvement at the heart of EPFL's Information System
Information

Start date: 01/01/2027

Minimum employment rate: 100.00

Maximum employment rate: 100.00

Contract type: Permanent

Duration: Indefinite

Reference: 2346

Applications

Please send a complete application file:

  • A cover letter
  • A CV
  • Copies of diplomas, work certificates and certifications (if applicable)
  • References and a criminal record extract may be requested later

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