Senior System & Network Engineer* 80-100%

Senior System Network Engineer dnata Switzerland AG is a leading provider of ground handling services for commercial aviation at Geneva and Zurich airports. Reference IT2. Expected date of entry: to be agreed. As part of the world-renowned Emirates Group, we have over 1,100 employees in Switzerland. We operate more than 35,000 flights per year for over 60 airlines worldwide. In addition, dnata welcomes its valued passengers in the marhaba lounges at Geneva and Zurich airports. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a person in the IT at Zürich Flughafen (Kloten) – ZRH. Responsibilities Administer and develop our Windows Server, Active Directory / Entra ID, virtualization, storage and backup environment across ZRH and GVA Own, administer and further develop the network environment: firewalls, switching, VLAN design and segmentation, wifi and VOIP, in coordination with the airport providers Deliver the infrastructure projects of our roadmap – among them firewall replacements, a full network redesign and a hypervisor migration from VMware to KVM Act as 3rd level escalation point for our IT Support and Application Support colleagues, with coaching and knowledge transfer as part of the role Keep the environment secure: security standards, regular checks and vulnerability remediation, in cooperation with the Emirates Group cyber security operations centre Evaluate new technologies, shape replacement and upgrade decisions and contribute to vendor and contract management Profile 5+ years as System Engineer, Network Engineer or similar, with end-to-end infrastructure ownership – ideally in an SME or operations-critical environment Deep hands‑on expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory / Entra ID and the M365 / cloud environment Proven experience with virtualization, storage and backup / disaster recovery, including migration projects Solid networking and firewall know‑how (CCNA level or equivalent); scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell) and a structured, documentation‑driven way of working Certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, VMware) and a degree in Computer Science or comparable are a plus; aviation or ground handling experience is a bonus, not a requirement Strong communication skills in English and German; readiness to work on‑site at Zurich Airport and share stand‑by (Pikett) duties with the team Benefits A friendly, informal culture where everyone is on a first‑name basis. At dnata, every employee matters, regardless of their role or level within the organisation. Exciting career and development opportunities – shape your future within dnata and the Emirates Group, with opportunities in over 35 countries across six continents. Staff Travel – enjoy discounted airfares with selected airlines and explore the world for less. myBenefits Platform – your one‑stop access to all employee benefits, including attractive discounts (e.g. Swibeco, hotels, airport services and more) as well as tools such as myIDTravel. dnata Wellbeing – take advantage of complimentary workplace massages and additional wellbeing initiatives. 5 weeks of annual leave to recharge and relax, increasing to 6 weeks from the age of 50. Regular team events – connect with colleagues outside of work and celebrate our achievements together. #J-18808-Ljbffr