SDN Private Cloud Engineer (SME) 100% (f/m/d) in Zürich

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.System engineering is an interdisciplinary field of system and platform engineering, complemented with business management and operational responsibility, that centres around on how to design and manage complex systems and technology platforms over their life cycles. The system engineer can assume a pure holistic role or can be a database, system/server, virtualization or a network specialist.YOUR CHALLENGEDesign, engineering, and documentation of enterprise-grade virtualised x86 infrastructure, with a strong focus on building agile, automated, and secure cloud environments powered by software-defined networking (SDN) principlesShape the strategic direction of network architecture through advanced implementations of micro‑segmentation, logical switching & routing, distributed firewalls, and intent‑based networking policies, enabling granular security controls and workload isolationOwn end-to-end operations of virtualisation and network services platforms, including high availability, performance optimisation, fault remediation, and incident management—with accountability for service uptime and responsiveness (L2/L3 support)Spearhead global rollout, monitoring, and continuous optimisation of virtualised infrastructure, leveraging SDN capabilities such as stateful service chaining, overlay networks, and centralised control plane management to deliver scalable and resilient connectivityExecute large‑scale infrastructure transformations, including data centre migrations, technology refresh cycles, and lifecycle upgrades involving network virtualisation components such as tier‑0/tier‑1 gateways, edge clusters, and distributed routing enginesChampion infrastructure automation and GitOps workflows, driving adoption of API‑first configuration, declarative policy models, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) tools to enable consistent, auditable deployments across hybrid environmentsDesign and implement robust operational procedures tailored to dynamic, policy‑driven networking environments, ensuring compliance, recoverability, and operational transparencyConduct proactive capacity and performance management for compute and network workloads, utilising real‑time telemetry streaming, flow analytics, and visibility fabrics to detect bottlenecks, model growth, and prevent degradationParticipate in a 7x24 on‑call rotation (approx. one week per month), acting as a technical escalation point for critical issues impacting virtual infrastructure and network servicesYOUR PROFILEA bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related technical discipline. Equivalent practical experience will be consideredMinimum of five years’ hands‑on experience as a senior virtualisation engineer, specialising in the design, delivery, and operation of enterprise‑grade x86 infrastructure in mission‑critical environmentsDemonstrated expertise in VMware vSphere technologies, including ESXi, vCenter Server, and lifecycle management of virtualised platformsIn‑depth understanding of software‑defined networking (SDN) principles, including logical switching and routing, overlay networks (VXLAN/Geneve), distributed firewalling, and centralised policy enforcementStrong foundation in data centre networking, covering IPv4/IPv6, routing protocols (BGP), service gateways (Tier‑0/Tier‑1), transport node configuration and integration between logical and physical network layersDirect experience with VMware NSX‑T is highly advantageous, particularly in areas such as micro‑segmentation, distributed security policies, Edge services, and automation via APIFamiliarity with VMware AVI (NSX Advanced Load Balancer) is a distinct plus, especially for application delivery, intelligent traffic steering, L7 load balancing, WAF integration, and Kubernetes ingress controlProven track record in deploying and managing SDDC frameworks, preferably VMware CloudFoundation (VCF), where NSX plays a foundational role in network virtualisation and securityHands‑on experience in automating infrastructure operations using PowerShell, Python, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible, including API‑driven interactions with NSXManager and AVI ControllerWorking knowledge of storage architectures, including SAN/NAS, Fibre Channel, and file‑based protocols (NFS/CIFS), to support integrated virtual infrastructure servicesExposure to container platforms such as Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG/IE) or VKS, particularly in integrating Kubernetes clusters with SDN‑backed networking and security policiesWillingness to participate in a 7x24 on‑call rotation, providing escalation support and leading resolution efforts for critical infrastructure incidentsSelf‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and capable of owning complex technical initiatives with limited supervisionExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in agile, international environmentFluency in English (written and spoken) is required; additional languages are beneficial given the regional presenceThe international reference in wealth management Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group. We focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients from around the world, taking into account what truly matters to them – in their business and personal life, today and for future generations.Headquartered in Zurich, we are present in around 60 locations worldwide, including Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monaco, Mumbai, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo.Why join Julius Baer?At Julius Baer our employees enjoy the benefits of a global company with the support and collegiality of a much smaller one. We are growing quickly, but we remain dedicated to maintaining our accessible structure with flat hierarchies, and approachable and supportive leaders. With offices around the world, we offer an international and stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly motivated colleagues, bringing the best of the bank to our clients.Our core values of Care, Passion, and Excellence define the tone of how we interact with each other and our partners.Committed to your success Whether nurturing young talent with our renowned apprentice scheme, enabling ambitious university graduates to put theory into practice with our Graduate Programme, or providing first‑class opportunities for experienced professionals, we look after our employees. We believe in continuous learning as a company and as individuals, which is why we put a focus on the health and well‑being of our employees and offer flexible working options, a wide array of benefits, and extensive career development programmes.For more information visit or contact us via the Contact Form. #J-18808-Ljbffr