RUAG AG
Wangen-Brüttisellen
Lead Architect Network and Microwave Engineering
- 29 August 2026
- 100%
- Wangen-Brüttisellen
Job summary
Join RUAG as an architecture lead for broadband networks! Enjoy a dynamic work environment and contribute to national security.
Tasks
- Lead architecture throughout the project lifecycle for Swiss broadband networks.
- Design and document new communication networks for military and emergency services.
- Develop new network concepts focusing on stability and security for long-term operation.
Skills
- Technical degree (HF, BSc, MSc) in Engineering or equivalent required.
- Solid experience with TCP/IP, routing, and security technologies essential.
- Familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, or Checkpoint networking solutions preferred.
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About the job
What you can achieve
- Architecture lead throughout the entire project lifecycle of several nationwide broadband and microwave networks
- Design, implementation and documentation of new communication networks for the army, federal government and emergency services
- Creation of new network concepts and further development of existing network concepts with a focus on stability, security and long-term operation
- Configuration, commissioning and testing of network components in projects and operational environments
- Maintenance and upgrades of existing customer networks
- Analysis and resolution of complex network and security issues in a 3rd-level environment
- Technical support for project managers in pre-sales, architecture questions, effort estimation and offer preparation
What you bring with you
- Completed technical education at tertiary level (HF, BSc, MSc or MAS) in engineering or a comparable qualification
- Solid experience with TCP/IP, routing and communication security technologies
- Practical experience with network solutions from manufacturers such as Cisco, Juniper or Checkpoint
- Further training in IP communication is an advantage, for example Cisco certifications
- Experience in microwave technology or interest in gaining expertise in this area
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form, good English skills in spoken and written form
- Motivated to learn new things
Salary and benefits
About 3000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to the security of Switzerland every day. They ensure that the Swiss Army as well as other operational and security organisations can fully perform their tasks at all times.
- Completed technical education at tertiary level (HF, BSc, MSc or MAS) in engineering or a comparable qualification
- Solid experience with TCP/IP, routing and communication security technologies
- Practical experience with network solutions from manufacturers such as Cisco, Juniper or Checkpoint
- Further training in IP communication is an advantage, for example Cisco certifications
- Experience in microwave technology or interest in gaining expertise in this area
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form, good English skills in spoken and written form
- Motivated to learn new things
- Architecture lead throughout the entire project lifecycle of several nationwide broadband and microwave networks
- Design, implementation and documentation of new communication networks for the army, federal government and emergency services
- Creation of new network concepts and further development of existing network concepts with a focus on stability, security and long-term operation
- Configuration, commissioning and testing of network components in projects and operational environments
- Maintenance and upgrades of existing customer networks
- Analysis and resolution of complex network and security issues in a 3rd-level environment
- Technical support for project managers in pre-sales, architecture questions, effort estimation and offer preparation
